Our ladies, as you can see below, are doing well and drawing out comb. Some frames even show evidence of brood cells, which means the queen is laying eggs. They look healthy and happy. And they were very active when we were there. Michael and I sat and watched them take off and land with the speed and density of commuter flights at Dulles. (Their air traffic controllers are far better, apparently).
And we are suiting up.... |
Pulling out a frame. The bees are busy creating comb for brood. Notice that some of the cells on the right hand side are actually capped. |
Another frame, with comb. Again the cells are capped in a solid pattern on the upper right hand side. Hopefully, there is brood already there. |
Another frame with comb. |
Here, they are building new, yellow comb on top of the black wax base a little more slowly. |
The yellow along the frame edge is very likely dandelion pollen. |
Yet another frame. |
Michael and me, on "Bee Hill" afterwards. |
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