Happy February! Today is February 1st, 2016 and it is near 40 degrees F. with sunshine this afternoon in West Michigan. A winter day that would strongly beckon any beekeeper to take a stroll out to their hives in search of signs of life. Are the bees out? Are the dead being brought out? Is the snow around the hives spotted with orange and yellow? If so, a smile spreads across the beekeepers face. So was the case with me today. My two remaining hives are still alive and for this I am very thankful. I try not to get too excited though as we have many a cold night until we see pollen or nectar available. Last year my bees were bringing in pollen on March 31st.
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| Honeybees on a sunny winter afternoon in February returning to their top entrance hole after taking a cleansing flight. |
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| This girl is soaking up the sun on the front of the hive. February 1, 2016. 40 degrees F. |
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