The bee is synonymous with Manchester, as a symbol of our industrial past and hard work ethic, leading it to become the city’s emblem.
And nowhere was that more apparent than in the city centre over the weekend, when a massive swarm of bees was spotted relaxing on a traffic light.
Seen near Deansgate yesterday afternoon, the bees completely covered a traffic light on the corner of King Street and Cross Street.
Photos of the bees were captured and shared on social media on Sunday July 10th, with Matt writing: “The Manchester bees are out in force.”
Jen added: “I know Manchester is known for bees, but this was a bit extreme.”
Some of them were even seen congregating on a nearby post box on King Street.
It’s not the first time the city centre has been overrun with bees, as last summer swarms were seen on a BMW and outside Albert’s Schloss.
When it comes to what to do if you see a swarm of bees, members of the public are advised to leave them alone and call their local swarm collector.
The British Beekeepers Association says that honey bees will swarm to reproduce when the queen leaves the colony.
They leave the hive and find somewhere to wait until they decide on a new home – this usually happens between May and July.
