Wild honey bee nest showing the honeycomb structure (natural Apis mellifera beehive) in a hollow oak tree, UK

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This hollow oak tree had a wild bees nest in it for several years. The tree was toppled in February 2022 by Storm Eunice, which revealed the honeycomb structure inside.

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Size: 5568px × 3712px
Location: Hampshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Gillian Pullinger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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