Chirp! Spring is here, flowers are blooming, female humans are wearing skirts, and the air is abuzz with those little packets of protein called bees. Yes, it is truly a great time for the recent fledging Merops apiaster. However, I should warn you that it is often difficult and dangerous to pursue bees. Contrary to their nomenclature, honeybees are not always sweet, in neither disposition nor taste. They are very aggressive and territorial; they are also rather emo about it and quite willing to commit suicide at the slightest provocation. Thus, you must be careful how you approach bees, especially those who are only concerned about pricking you.

First of all, carry protection. Bee stingers, while sharp and containing a small dose of mellitin, are not very good at deep penetrations. Thus, you can protect yourself with an extra fluffy layer of down feathers, or by wrapping some plastic sheets around yourself. Your appearance is also very important when pursuing bees. Bees are much less likely to react in a negative manner when exposed to the earthy tones, so when you are grooming your feathers, be sure to use a mixture of pulped plant leaves and dirt. However, spreading crushed flowers on yourself would not be a good idea, as that may cause many bees to envelop you in an orgy of nectar feeding, which would leave you messy and disoriented in the morning.

So, have fun during the remaining spring evenings and remember not to drink too much fermented fruit juice before flying.