[Fruitbat]

Originally Posted by honeythorn

I've had a look and there is a beekeeping society nearby, but from the looks of it they don't remove nests. There are notices for keepers who want swarms, to start a new hive I would presume. But ours isn't a swarm , just a small nest in the birdbox. I have seen a wild swarm and it was fucking massive

I don't want to call the council to remove it, as they will simply destroy the bees , as they fall under pest control like wasps ( which they shouldn't ) . Bee populations are declining here so I would like to save them if I can. I'll just have to be seriously careful and bloody fast with the towel .

I'm going to scout out a good place up the fields near me to put the box where it won't get trashed by chavs or anything.

Maybe you could call them and ask them about if they know of anyone who knows anyone who would want them.

I'm sure they would be pretty well connected - or at least be able to give you hints on how to do it safely - pick their brains about it.