First check of the year

[Smarsh7903]

Just some pics of checking a few of my hives this year:

[Davisbees]

great pictures

[beepopnc]

The pic of the solo bee on the old hive with the nail is a gem!

[odfrank]

They look as poor as my hives.

[Smarsh7903]

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.

[Mr.Beeman]

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

[Michael_C]

Very nice pictures!

[Smarsh7903]

Thanks! I used a Canon Rebel XTi with the standard 55mm lens. I had to crop most of the closeups.

[Bubbles]

The combs look empty of honey. Are your bees able to go out and collect nectar and pollen in your area now?

[Smarsh7903]

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.