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Swarm of bees removed from children's play area

Cameron WeldonSouth West
News imageLiskeard Town Council A close up picture of a large swarm of bees on a blue basket swing in Liskeard. Liskeard Town Council
The swarm of bees had gathered on a blue basket swing at Castle Park in Liskeard

A swarm of bees have been safely removed from a children's play area.

The bees had gathered on a blue basket swing at Castle Park in Liskeard on Tuesday.

Liskeard Town Council said it cordoned off the swing and urged people to stay away before the bees could be safely collected by a nearby beekeeping group.

It said it was "fantastic news for local biodiversity" and while it was an "unusual sight" swarming was a completely natural part of a honey bee colony's lifecycle, and during the "process, bees temporarily cluster together while they search for a new permanent home".

News imageLiskeard Town Council A picture of a large swarm of bees on a blue basket swing which has been taped off by red and white tape. There is a woman in the background looking at swing. There is other play equipment in the background as well as houses. Liskeard Town Council
The play equipment was cordoned off and people asked to stay away until local beekeepers could remove the bees safely

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