I first thought they were just a few big black flies buzzing around my head.  Then I followed one to get a closer look.

Yup! It is a honey Bee!

I hope to collect the hive, and start using them on the tree farm.

Have you ever seen a black honey bee?  Are they really native to North America?  This is a first time for me.

Loki

The European dark bee can be distinguished from other subspecies by their stocky body, abundant thoracal and sparse abdominal hair which is brown, and overall dark coloration; in nigra, there is also heavy dark pigmentation of the wings. Overall, when viewed from a distance, they should appear blackish, or in mellifera, rich dark brown
(SOURCE:  WIKIPEDIA)

I live in Central Florida, Today I saw a Honey bee that was all black. No stripes,black wings,black head, black body. I thought it strange because none of my bees are black.

The black bee was in my garden, not at my hive. Only one. I plan to keep looking for more, anyone with more information please feel free to contact me. Smauleyh@bellsouth.net