Reassurance

Checking all my colonies today, it was reassuring to see the bees. Many were up in the fondant and this to me, emphasizes how important the fondant being available is - particularly this time of year after such a mild and damp winter. Spring should be around the corner, we hope!

Sunshine and Pollen!

What a lovely day; the crocus are in bloom, the sun is shining, the bees are flying...and bringing back pollen ( such a welcome sign). A day off with my wife and my Jimny passed its' MOT. All Good!!

Sunshine! And bees flying

What a lovely day, and the bees were flying too!! How great it was today (thanks to my lovely wife on our wedding anniversary).

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.