A SWARM of bees has descended on Winchester High Street in a scene like something out of the Book of Exodus.
The insects were seen flying in a cluster near The Ivy restaurant on the afternoon of May 1.
Honey bees swarm naturally on warm, sunny days in the UK between May and July.
Often, there is a peak on a fine day after poor weather when temperatures approach the high teens.
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A real honey bee swarm can be extremely dramatic, involving many thousands of bees in a large, noisy cloud. However, they normally settle into a cluster within 15 minutes.
This is the hottest May 1 on record, with temperatures in some parts of the UK reaching 28C.
In Winchester, the highest temperature was listed at 27C.
The warm weather is expected to last until Friday, May 2.
The highest temperature nationally was recorded at Kew Gardens, southwest London, according to The Times.
