31st October - and the bees are still hard at work

I looked at the apiary yesterday to see all hives very active. Lots of bees flying and yellow pollen coming in.
The rapid feeders which I have been frequently refilling with thymolised 2:1 had finally not been emptied so concluded the larders were now filled. All hives heavy. The feeders are now off and Kingspan sheets fitted into the crownboards. Hive cozy's fitted and time to leave things alone for winter.