A huge swarm of bees has been captured on video after landing on a bollard in Oxford city centre.
The swarm was spotted on Thursday afternoon (May 11) outside the Randolph Hotel and Martyrs' Memorial.
Luckily, the Oxford Beekeepers Association were able to send someone to deal with the swarm.
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Beekeeper, William Green said: "It was very strange to me to see it sitting right in the middle of Oxford.
"It's not unheard of [to be in the city centre] but it obviously was creating a lot of interest with everyone passing by.
"It took about 20 minutes to brush them off the bollard and into a cardboard box.
"Once the Queen bee is in the box, the others follow them in.
"Safe for the public, safe for bees. That's the most important thing."
Mr Green said the public shouldn't be worried if they see a swarm of bees.
He continued: "I think the important thing for the public is for people not to be worried about swarms.
"Swarms are very docile. They aren't defending a hive as they have left the hide.
"It's not like in the movies when you see a swarm of bees."
If members of the public see a swarm of honey bees, they can alert a local beekeeper for safe collection, by going to www.bbka.org.uk and checking the countrywide map for a number to call.
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