Bees buzzing but not aggressive.
A warm afternoon - didn't use smoker - I think smoke can be quite disruptive. This was a quick inspection, looking for brood, eggs, disease, stores.
This Q unmarked, laid on 2 shallow combs. Quite nice laying pattern.
Now we can get on with the season. Goodness only knows what is to come - the usual excitement I expect!
Summary: so far:
Yellow"H" - weak. 2shallow combs in deep brood box.
Red: Med. strength. 3 shallow combs capped brood/larvae/eggs in deep.
Yellow/Blue: Very strong. 3 deep combs of all stages brood.
Silver: Disappointingly weak. 1 shallow small qty. brood, some drone caps. Have we got a drone laying Q? Saw her - v. slim and v. black.
Stone: Very strong. 2 combs (shallow) of nice brood, all stages. QBzzzzzzz
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