The New Bees

Quick update on the new bees.

The Swarm

Without opening up the Nuc Box  but just having a look at how many bees were up in the feeder, things seemed to be going well.
This afternoon opened it up and they are filling the comb nicely. Another blank frame was added and I will leave them alone to get on with things.

Solitary Bees

In the previous blog I wondered if she would leave once she had completed the 'nest' she was working on.
A few days ago as  I came back from walking the dogs I noticed a bee at the entrance to the hive. I left it until today and took a quick peak.
She's a busy girl!

 

Swarm

Last week I got a phone call from someone in Stevington saying they had a swarm on their land and would I like it. 'Yes please' said I. Apparently it was 'easy to get to'.

Last year I bought a skep but haven't used it yet so I was keen to give it a go particularly as I didn't have a Stella Artois box to hand.

Things didn't go quite as smoothly as the Little Staughton swarm as you can see here.