Mindless Vandals

I arrived at one of my sites today to find 3 hives had been knocked over- the bees have died ! What is the mentality of the people who did this ? I cannot begin to understand, but I am left angry, frustrated, and really saddened by it all.

Cold, damp, wet = Bad for Bees!

This winter has, to date, given the worst possible weather for our bees to have to contend with; so I was relieved today to find all my colonies showing signs of activity as the rain briefly abated. Roll on Spring and may it be kind to our bees.

Geomagnetic Bees

I was able to attend Hagley & Stourbridge BKA meeting last night, my thanks to them. The talk given by John Harding was excellent! I won't "drone" on about it but absolutely recommend you look this man up and see what he has found; its' AMAZING!!

Respite

Today's warmer sunshine, a break from the wind and rain, allowed the bees to venture out briefly. Along with the birds singing you could almost be fooled ! There is still a way to go before Spring but it was welcome to see and hear.