I haven't been to my bee hive in a couple of weeks. It was great to see them today. It was late in the afternoon and so cool and cloudy I thought the hive would be fairly quiet, but it was the busiest I've seen it. Bees were landing all over my camera and me today. Pollen was steadily coming in! I was glad they still seemed to recognize me. I've missed them.
Pollen laden honey bee climbing up the tree to the hive by Betsy Seeton
Climbing to the hive May 3, 2011 by Betsy Seeton (I added this image to the photos from March 3rd's blog My Latest Buzz)
May 3, 2011 Honey Bee by Betsy Seeton
I wonder what it means when the antennaes are bent like they are in the photo above? I often see them much straighter. If you're reading this and you know the answer, please let me know!
May 3, 2011 - Bee struggling to hold on by Betsy Seeton
May 3, 2011 - Bee struggling to hold on by Betsy Seeton
Bees do not do well in water. This little gal was drowning near the edge of the pond below the hive and I rescued her today. You can see her wet fuzz.
Honey bee May 3, 2011 by Betsy Seeton
The hive on May 3, 2011 by Betsy Seeton
As I left the bees I noticed how much is beginning to bloom. What a lovely time of year -- except for the all wind. I get really tired of it ..
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