Good possibility. Lost of things have buds in my yard, hell the largest maple I have had buds weeks ago and they're opening up now (just went out and pulled a branch down to look at it).
Jealous! Ok I didn't get out to the apiary today. Working in the shop on hive boxes and frames. I will check tomorrow. Red maples here in the cold NW corner are going to pop soon. I hope!
Bluegrass says the skunk cabbage is up in his neck if the woods. They are just starting to pop up here.
Since 3/24 my bees have found sources of white, pale yellow, and orange pollen. By Wednesday they were covered and dusty with pale yellow pollen. I didn't even ask myself what it was from; I was just so happy it was coming in. Come on sun & warmer weather !
I cannot recall the dates right now but my bees have been bringing in pollen for a few weeks now. it started with a dirty white. went to a pale yellow than a darker yellow and now I see bright orange bright yellow and white. Leafs are just starting to bud on maples here.
Does anyone know of any source for identifying pollen under a microscope or any other way. I would really like to know exactly what the bees are foraging on.
according to that link I woudl guess I am seeing Willow, Elm and Maple. Probably some cherry as well but I don't see bees on those blossoms. A lot of willows are listed as white pollen. that might explain why I am seeing several whites that do not all look the same. Various pollens look like the pack differently on the bees legs.
I noticed the same with my bees here in upstate NY yesterday, 3/29. Pussy willow is out & has been for a week + and maple buds are swelling. Bees litterally returning to the hives covered in pale yellow pollen
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