Observer: David P. Craig
Location: Willamette University, between Collins and Olin Science Buildings
Date: 12 September 2008
Time: 1100-1115 hours
Weather: Warm, sunny, and clear
Walking between the science buildings I noticed that the honey bees were less conspicuous today than they were two weeks ago. The nest is at the top of the column on the left or north side of the column behind the small pond. I have noticed the bees drinking at the edge of the pond before, but today I watched as bees flew in a fairly clear line to the row of bushes just around the corner of from their nest. An neighbor gave me a couple of these shrubs which I recognize from the leaves, but I don't know what they are today. They have a nice general floral scent and clearly some nectar given the interest of the bees. I imagine they are working quickly to build honey reserves for the fall and early spring. Bees have nested in this column for at least 3 years (2006 - 2008), but have never been a problem for people as far as I know.
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