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The pic of the solo bee on the old hive with the nail is a gem!
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They look as poor as my hives.
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Thanks for the compliments everyone! Yes, these hives are pretty rough. I got them from an old field where they sat for years and years. I hope I can fix em up a bit this year sometime.
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Very nice pics. What camera did you use? Glue, nails and clamps should be all those hives need. That and a good coat of paint. lol
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Thanks! I used a Canon Rebel XTi with the standard 55mm lens. I had to crop most of the closeups.
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The combs look empty of honey. Are your bees able to go out and collect nectar and pollen in your area now?
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Bubbles
The combs look empty of honey. Are your bees able to go out and collect nectar and pollen in your area now?
I didn't take many pics of the combs, but many of them were full of honey. There were at least two frames in my 2 deep hive that were still uncapped. The single deep had half a frame uncapped as well. I put some bee food out for them to hold them off because nothing is blooming yet. The willows are just starting to bud and that is it. I guess spring comes late at 7,000 feet. I wouldn't know, this was my first winter here.
