February Check

Crocuses are in full bloom

Saturday - a fabulous Spring day. Temp. 7C - positively balmy!

Snowdrops and winter aconites trying to tempt the bees.

 

Today's plan is to 1) check mesh and tray for signs of dead bees and cappings. 2)clear entrance of debris/ dead bees etc. 3) heft each side of hive to assess stores.
It isn't shirt-sleeve weather so I am definitely not opening any hives unless there is evidence the bees are dead.

First - roof off as it is v. heavy.

 Results - Red hive colony has not survived. This was expected as there were too few bees and I introduced a new (mated) Q too late in the season for the colony to grow.
The other 5 colonies are thriving with plenty of stores but I think I'll give them candy or candypolline. Just to be sure!! QBzzzzzzzzzz

 

....then the other.



lift one side and..........