We know that in many areas the Red Maple is one of the first pollen producers that our bees can take advantage of. What about nectar, does the Maple tree bloom provide any or enough nectar for bees to start feeding on? The Maple tree bloom is so short lived that there will not be a surplus but if you are having to feed a hive that is running low on stores is it enough to feed them through a early spring cold snap like we are having in the Midwest now?