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- From: Marty Hanks <marty AT justbeenc.com>
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- Subject: [ocba] Flow On
- Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:45:00 -0500
Its begun in southern orange.
Traces of nectar, mostly from the dandelions & winter honey suckle im
guessing. 4 hives now with winter "snacks", but the big news is Red Maple
pollen spotted today.
The girls were dang tired when they returned so im guessing its a haul away.
Most likely a ridge somewhere the sun baths. Counted 30 bees in one minute
laden with pollen.
Several landing & panting on the hive before going in. For good or bad this
early flow alongside our 60's degree temps will mean another year of early
build up. Most likely early drones again as well.
So monitor your girls & check your weight. Early build up can be good or bad
news pending their food stores & and severe February winter storms.
Marty
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- [ocba] Flow On, Marty Hanks, 01/23/2017
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