This is an observation hive box intended for displays and education. This could be set up at demonstrations, markets or just at home for fun. A hinged door on each side so it can be viewed from both sides. The doors can be used to display information about Native Bees. Example shown.
This has a 6.5 litre volume which is similar to standard OATH boxes. The cavity area could be easily modified, for example, sectioning off a space for the honey super.
Native bee boxes available at www.hivecraft.com.au
Update: August 2024 – These are early tests from 2021.
A huge day at Woytopia – Sustainability living festival held
While passing through Port Macquarie Tim Heard and I took
I’ve called this one Project Octahive. It’s my first attempt
Photo above: Native Stingless Bee, Tetragonula Carbonaria Below: Blue Banded
Updated: 2024 All hives need a good roof… A good
This is the new Observation Box from Sugarbag Bees in
nativebeehives.com is a project website with a focus on individual design and construction of Native Bee Hives, lots of photos, information about Australian native bees and also a news story thrown in around the place!