Author Archives: Chuck Billy

Swarm Chasers

Charles Schulz once wrote, “A person doesn’t really own a Dog.  You just make him feel obligated to stick around.”  The same holds true for Honey Bees.  With the arrival of spring comes their innate desire to spread their wings, say goodbye to the old hive, and form a new colony.  This is known as swarming, […]

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The Bark Heard Round the World

Today is Patriots’ Day.  A state holiday observed in Massachusetts and Maine, commemorating the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War, which took place on April 19, 1775.  Throughout the day today in Lexington and Concord there will be reenactments of this epic battle.  But for those of […]

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That Bear Lied!

I have shocking news for you, Bears lied to us!  They’re not really sugar fiends relentlessly searching for honey.  Rather they are merciless killers after the baby Bees! If you’re anything like me, you have burned into your mind that iconic image of Winnie the Pooh floating on a balloon to get honey out of […]

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