I am just about to set up some swarm traps. From reading- I learned the scout bees sometimes sleep overnight in a location they are considering - over a few days the number of bees visiting will increase - before the full swarm is convinced it’s the best place by the returning scouts. So perhaps it’s not over for you? The scouts may be back- perhaps they were spooked when you moved the box.
You make a good point Semaphore, maybe moving the box did mess with their plans. I really didn’t want them moving into my enclosed clothesline area though. There was a bit of interest in the box today, but not a lot really. Here it is:
Some drones yes and some capped drone cells too. I did check my strong hive yesterday and almost all of the capped worker brood had hatched. I noticed one chewed out queen cell so I’m hoping there is a virgin queen in there somewhere. Loads and loads of bees, plenty of honey and pollen so I’m not too worried.