Bees
Yesterday afternoon, we hiked Poway’s Western Ridge Trail that runs at times along the border of Poway and San Diego. We were hiking from the south and paused to enjoy the view just as we reached the top of the hill (Google Earth). I heard a buzzing sound that I recognized as bees but wasn’t focusing on it as I was taking in the view. Finally, I looked to see where the bees were and then I saw that I was by a hive in the rocks with an entrance just a few feet from me. I watched a bit as the steady streams of bees entered and left the hive and then we moved on. Brandy had been patiently waiting.
We then hiked to where the trail starts to decend and then turned around. Brandy, of course, wanted to continue. I promised her that we would hike the trail the following day. We passed the bees again on the way back and then I thought about reporting them to those in Poway who maintain the trails. The bees weren’t bothering me (if fact, I like the interest they add) but I know that some people are allergic to bee stings.
Today, we hiked the Western Ridge Trail from the north where the trail begins at Old Winery Road. We went over the hill and found that the bees were still there and as friendly (no stings!) as before. I understand that tomorrow someone from Poway will be evaluating the bees.