Hello Insiders,
As we close out 2025, I wanted to share something special with you — a new episode and a gift that I hope brings a little beauty into your space.
🎬 Episode 1 of the nest selection serie: Early experiments from the 70's.
This week's episode (the first one of a new video series about nest selection) explores one of the most elegant experiments in bee biology: Dr. Thomas Seeley's study on swarm nest selection.
When a colony splits and forms a swarm, how far do they go to find a new home? Do they prefer distance from the parent colony, or do they simply choose the nearest suitable site?
Seeley's experiment is beautifully simple — two identical nest boxes, placed at different distances — and the results reveal something profound about how bees make collective decisions and
I filmed this episode while walking through my local trail, blending photography, storytelling, and science. It's the kind of video I love making: curious, cinematic, and rooted in real research.
Link for the video at the end of the newsletter.
📸 A Year-End Gift: "Florida Hidden Beauty" Photo
Not every walk yields a great photo—and today's filming was one of those days. But I wanted to share something with you anyway, and perhaps start doing this more often.
At the end of this email, you'll find a high-resolution file (premium subscribers only) I captured in Florida a couple of years ago. It's one I'm proud of, and I think it would make a beautiful art print for your wall.
Consider it a small thank-you for being part of this community.
