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Offline Honeyeater

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Soundclip of buzzing drone
« on: June 11, 2020, 09:47:06 am »
Hi, I'm trying to learn what sound a honey bee drone makes, so that I can understand more the activity within the hives.

I tried google, but I had no luck. Anyone has a sound clip to share?
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Re: Soundclip of buzzing drone
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2020, 10:21:27 am »
I have never seen a sound clip on the internet for a drone bee.
I can tell you there is a distinct difference between a worker and a drone.
Drones have a much louder buzz than a worker. This is because they are much heavier than the workers. In the spring, sit close to your hive and listen for the difference.
Jim Altmiller
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Re: Soundclip of buzzing drone
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2020, 10:23:20 am »
Quote from: sawdstmakr on June 11, 2020, 10:21:27 am
I have never seen a sound clip on the internet for a drone bee.
I can tell you there is a distinct difference between a worker and a drone.
Drones have a much louder buzz than a worker. This is because they are much heavier than the workers. In the spring, sit close to your hive and listen for the difference.
Jim Altmiller

Not exactly like a wasp but kind of similar Jim?
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Re: Soundclip of buzzing drone
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2020, 10:26:14 am »
Most of our wasps are pretty quiet. I think it is closer to a large hornet.
Jim Altmiller
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Re: Soundclip of buzzing drone
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2020, 10:28:41 am »
Quote from: sawdstmakr on June 11, 2020, 10:26:14 am
Most of our wasps are pretty quiet. I think it is closer to a large hornet.
Jim Altmiller


Got it, I hate it when a wasp is attacking and does a low fly over my ear!       :grin:
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Re: Soundclip of buzzing drone
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2020, 10:47:57 am »
Thanks guys. Odd there is no drone bee sounds available on the internet.

I have to pay attention and try to identify it then.
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Re: Soundclip of buzzing drone
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2020, 09:52:25 pm »
Earlier this year when my hives were swarming, the extra drone population was so loud, I could hear the bee activity from my shed. I thought they hive was becoming angry or being robbed at first, then i realized it was just the hive front entrance and a lot of B52 bomber sounding drones going in and out.
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Re: Soundclip of buzzing drone
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2020, 10:44:47 pm »
Honey eater, just stand close to a hive mid afternoon as the drones are returning to the hives.  The deep buzz is distinct compared to the higher pitch of a forager.
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Re: Soundclip of buzzing drone
« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2020, 11:14:37 pm »
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iVjLkUVt-Lg&t=200s

Sound clip of a drone.  Specific, collecting semin, but the drone is first buzzed, so listen.
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Re: Soundclip of buzzing drone
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2020, 03:52:10 am »
Thanks for that van.

That clip was mind blowing. Couldn't sleep for five nights straight after watching it. :shocked:
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