Pollen in shoreline CT

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ARGluck

Discussion Starter · Mar 20, 2014

Checked today as we saw temps in the low 50s and I watched a few bees bringing in pollen. A few days ago under similar conditions we had nothing. Good sight to see, truly can't wait for spring.

Sorry the pics aren't amazing, quickly snapped a few with my phone.

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ggileau

· #2 · Mar 20, 2014

I spotted some pussy willows yesterday for the first time this year. A bit late but quite exciting just the same. BTW that was in the Groton area by work, my hives are a little north and I haven't seen any yet here.

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wildbillc

· #3 · Mar 21, 2014

Good to hear, my one hive is barely hanging on with a pollen patty & some homemade fondant.

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BeeCurious

· #4 · Mar 21, 2014

wildbillc said:
Good to hear, my one hive is barely hanging on with a pollen patty & some homemade fondant.

Welcome to the forum wildbillc...

I visited most of my hives today and also saw a little pollen coming in. Not much, but it's a start. 4 hives on the shoreline were especially active.

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ARGluck

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 21, 2014

willbillc where are you in Clinton? I'm on the southern end of Cow Hill Rd.

BeeCurious how many hives are you up to now?

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philip.devos

· #6 · Mar 21, 2014

ARGluck said:
Checked today as we saw temps in the low 50s and I watched a few bees bringing in pollen. A few days ago under similar conditions we had nothing. Good sight to see, truly can't wait for spring.

Sorry the pics aren't amazing, quickly snapped a few with my phone.

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Glad to see it. If my eyesight is not fooling me, one of the two bees looks like they were rolling in pollen. A few of my bees looked like they were taking a pollen bath.

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wildbillc

· #7 · Mar 21, 2014

I am on Vienna lane, off Old Orchard...just a mile or two north as the bee flies.

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Portabee81

· #8 · Mar 21, 2014

I'm in Enfield, nothing here yet as far as I could tell. However, your pics are exciting and promising. Thanks for sharing.

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ARGluck

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 21, 2014

wildbillc said:
I am on Vienna lane, off Old Orchard...just a mile or two north as the bee flies.

Guess I'm not the only one keeping that Vineyard going. I hadn't seen any hives in Clinton yet but I figured there were a few around. Interested to know how many of us there are and where those drones and queens are off to.

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wildbillc

· #10 · Mar 21, 2014

ARGluck said:
Guess I'm not the only one keeping that Vineyard going. I hadn't seen any hives in Clinton yet but I figured there were a few around. Interested to know how many of us there are and where those drones and queens are off to.

CT Bee registry has not been updated yet, but lists 3 beekeepers and 4 hives from the previous year.

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gman1001

· #11 · Mar 21, 2014

My bees here in Rowayton were pouring in today with bright yellow pollen. I have one pussy willow bush thats loaded with pollen but didn't see any bees on it.

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BeeCurious

· #12 · Mar 21, 2014

ARGluck said:
BeeCurious how many hives are you up to now?

I have 14 colonies after losing a few.

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