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Spring pollen Apr 10, 2016 21:03:56 GMT -5 histopicker and hunt4it like this

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Ladies were very busy today bringing in pollen, taking cleansing flights, and just being honey bees with not much to do because of our odd spring that seems to be on hold. Has been so cold here that I don't have them on syrup yet. They are burning through their sugar cakes. No idea what kind of pollen they were bringing in, but it sure was a nice rich gold color.

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Spring pollen Apr 11, 2016 7:36:18 GMT -5 hunt4it and bk like this

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Nice to see that pollen coming into the hive. Been so cold and windy not much foraging going on with my hive. Should be nice enough this afternoon for them to get out this afternoon. I did switch my hive bodies around a week or so ago to get them moving.

Brad H. Chief of Staff The woods provide. Never doubt. Posts: 3,377	Spring pollen Apr 12, 2016 20:00:04 GMT -5 via mobile hunt4it and bk like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Brad H. on Apr 12, 2016 20:00:04 GMT -5 Sure was nice to see them out and about today. Maple pollen is heavy around here right now, and the pussy willows are coming along nicely too.

histopicker Swamptalker Extrordinaire Swamp Talker of the Month - 02/2015 Posts: 1,409	Spring pollen Apr 12, 2016 20:34:05 GMT -5 bk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by histopicker on Apr 12, 2016 20:34:05 GMT -5 It's about time you guys get some bees flying! They should start building up fast now that there is a source of pollen.
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farmertrappe Swamptalker Extrordinaire Swamp Talker of the Month - October 2015, October 2016 - Swamp Talker of the Year - 2016 Posts: 3,569	Spring pollen Apr 13, 2016 11:34:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by farmertrappe on Apr 13, 2016 11:34:15 GMT -5 Gonna start to warm back up this weekend and be nice next week, bees will be gettin' it.

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Spring pollen Apr 14, 2016 21:01:52 GMT -5 histopicker likes this

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Post by bk on Apr 14, 2016 21:01:52 GMT -5

Hit the Apiary tonight. Next couple of weeks are supposed to be above average in temperature so I finally unwrapped the ladies. They are doing well. Great numbers. Gave all of the hives a full reversal.

Didn't see any of the queens. Between bifocals and the bee veil that isn't surprising. Plenty of larva so I know they are doing their job. But I did find this little fellow inside getting free pollen.

Been working on building some wooden ware. Step son bent up some metal for my telescoping covers. Think I have the finest covers I have ever seen. Very thankful for my great step-kids. Great to see that they know how to work, make use of their hands, and are willing to share their talents and time - I'm feeling very blessed - and my bees will be happy as well.

nytrapper23 Global Moderator Swamptalker of the month 7/2013,12/2014 Posts: 6,563	Spring pollen Apr 14, 2016 21:45:08 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by nytrapper23 on Apr 14, 2016 21:45:08 GMT -5 Very nice , is that one you found just a hitchhiker ?
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Spring pollen Apr 15, 2016 6:35:34 GMT -5

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Apr 14, 2016 21:45:08 GMT -5 nytrapper23 said:

Very nice , is that one you found just a hitchhiker ?

Sure hope so. Huge bumble bee just hanging out collecting pollen from what I could tell. Flew off after I got the pic. Never seen one inside a hive before. Odd.

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Spring pollen Apr 15, 2016 6:41:30 GMT -5

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Apr 15, 2016 6:29:30 GMT -5 histopicker said:

I would say you have good numbers of bees! Was the bottom box empty? It looks like you might have a good honey year!

Yup, top boxes were full, lots of larva, capped brood, pollen and bringing in nectar from

Has been very cold here and nothing is blooming yet that I've seen, so it is a bit of a mystery to me, but one I'll gladly accept. I did complete reversals and will try and keep them busy and occupied on bee stuff - not swarm stuff.

It is looking like a good bee year.

Brad H. Chief of Staff The woods provide. Never doubt. Posts: 3,377	Spring pollen Apr 15, 2016 11:09:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Brad H. on Apr 15, 2016 11:09:51 GMT -5 You mean you couldn't find the queen in that mess of bees? What's wrong with you? Looking forward to unwrapping and doing a reversal this evening on mine as well. Can't wait!

farmertrappe Swamptalker Extrordinaire Swamp Talker of the Month - October 2015, October 2016 - Swamp Talker of the Year - 2016 Posts: 3,569	Spring pollen Apr 16, 2016 19:45:14 GMT -5 tkfurs and bk like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by farmertrappe on Apr 16, 2016 19:45:14 GMT -5 I got home today around one o'clock and went out to collect eggs. The front of my hive looked like a bee tornado, what a great sight. I watched for a few mins as hundreds of bees came and went.