An evening ritual, weather permitting, in the summer, I like to take a glass of wine out near the beehives, sit in my adirondack chair and watch the beehives. I try to gauge its health by doing so...plus it's relaxing.
Last night, I saw the bees bringing in an off-white pollen and occasionally a bright orange pollen. I always wonder what flowers they are in to gather them. Then I looked around and realized I have a lot of Black Eyed Susans blooming, and all the creeping thyme, creeping everywhere, is in bloom still and they are an off-white right now.
Or they could have flown up to 5 miles away so who knows where they are gathering. I have an Agway down the street, and Walker Farm less than 5 miles away...great sources of pollen and nectar.
Both hives seemed to be doing well. They act like they both have queens. I'd just like to see more bees around Hive#2 but hopefully soon I will. I don't think there's been enough time for the frames I added to have hatched the bees. But I was pleased at the amount of activity regardless.
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