This is a very early spring and temperatures here should be in the 60s for the next 10 days, at least. The highs will be in the mid 70s some days.
Yesterday, it hit 69 here and the bees are active. They are bringing back yellow and red pollen, which is from the early tree blooms in the neighborhood. I fed them and they gobbled the syrup. I will be putting on top feeders soon.
Connie, my Russian hive, is quite active. I thought that she might have died, but Russians can survive with very small populations and build up fast.
The only thing is that hives seem a little “hot” and the bees are bumping me as I walk by. There is lots of noise by the entrance, which may mean they are robbing each other. I hope the feeding helps. I will feed again tonight when I get home. With daylight savings time this weekend, it was dark and I was too groggy to feed them before work this morning.
Hi, Ward. I’ve been following your blog for a bit, and really enjoy it. I was wondering if you give honey beekeeping lessons, and if you might be available this Friday or Saturday by chance. (March 16 or 17). I can explain more over email. ckidd (at) bcs (dot) rochester (dot) edu. Cheers, C
Sorry! I should have addressed this to Keith! I’m sorry, Keith. I found you and Ward’s beekeeping blogs via Google links and was momentarily confused. My apologies! I’m just browsing your sci fi writing blog now… you have interesting hobbies!