The White Stripes

[Paulypaul]

One of my colonies produces winter bees with a white daub along their furry backs.
I've not seen it before, is this a common thing?

 

[JamezF]

Looks like a Himalayan Balsam tramp stamp to me. But flowering at this time of year?

James

 

[Anduril]

Looks like a Himalayan Balsam tramp stamp to me. But flowering at this time of year?

James

Frost has more or less been non existent. HB will continue until such time.

 

[Curly green finger's]

No hb around that I can see

A Few snow drops and polys flowering winter cherry’s out in places