West Michigan is known for its erratic weather, today is a good example. It is 60 degrees Fahrenheit in February. My honeybees are out taking their cleansing flights. Cleansing flight meaning they've been "holding it" until they can come out and defecate or you know, poop. Honeybees are hygienic. They like cleanliness and order. Because of this they will not do their duty in the hive unless they are under severe stress. They wait and wait and wait until a day like today presents itself and then out they go.
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| Honeybee poop! The little spots on the top cover are from the bees. If you are out there when they are whatever you're wearing will also be spotted. |
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| My remaining live hive at my place surrounded by empty hives that didn't make it. I figures they'd at least make a good windbreak till spring. I have one other hive at a friends place that is still alive also. |
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