Angry sound when flying

[GSF]

Ever so often when I'm looking at my bees one will come along and sound so much louder than the others. Almost an angry sound with somewhat a darting flying pattern. Could this be a drone? a warning? robber? or just a bad driver? The other bees will be just humming along.

[duryeafarms]

My observation is drones make that kind of sound.

[njfl]

I agree.  Drones sound louder to me.

[divemaster1963]

this time of year the drones are getting fatter and the girls making them get out and do something. so they kind of have a little more wieght load to care so they have to flap harder. at least that what my wife says I sound like after a holiday dinner and taking out the trash. :-P :-\ :-*

John

[Wolfer]

Yep, drones. I've sat and watched the bees many times and hear a Piper Cub coming in for a landing.

[GSF]

Thanks folks. These critters are pretty fascinating.

[Michael Bush]

> Could this be a drone?

Yes.