Yesterday evening they were going great guns.
Lots of dull yellowy grey pollen coming in. I couldn't see where they were getting it from, but there's been a total absence of honeybees from the area this year so they currently have a ridiculous list of options to choose from. They seem to be heading off into the woods, despite Mrs FG's lovely garden full of flowers in full bloom . . .
Took a look inside (just lifted the roof and observed through the clear plastic cover). They are thick across 3 frames, with a few bees further out, so I guess they are concentrating on making more bees and slowly expanding the brood nest area. I was going to do a proper look-in today but it's currently raining. Tomorrow is lots of fencing work, so I might not get a chance then either.
FG
Lots of dull yellowy grey pollen coming in. I couldn't see where they were getting it from, but there's been a total absence of honeybees from the area this year so they currently have a ridiculous list of options to choose from. They seem to be heading off into the woods, despite Mrs FG's lovely garden full of flowers in full bloom . . .
Took a look inside (just lifted the roof and observed through the clear plastic cover). They are thick across 3 frames, with a few bees further out, so I guess they are concentrating on making more bees and slowly expanding the brood nest area. I was going to do a proper look-in today but it's currently raining. Tomorrow is lots of fencing work, so I might not get a chance then either.
FG
