gavin
March in the orchard
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, 11-03-2012 at 11:52 PM (4785 Views)
Bringing home the willow pollen.
In this one just back from the willow you can clearly see the combs on the hind legs used to press and squeeze the moistened pollen through into the pollen baskets. Come to think of it, that doesn't look like willow. Not dusty enough.
On their way out the door they give their antennae a quick wipe before they set off - all in a fraction of a second.
One stopped by on my thumb for a rest.
The mouseguard is little impedient to bringing home the pollen. More like willow - big pollen loads and bees dusted underneath.
Some of the colonies are really powerful. This one is right across the brood box and is close to using up its fondant. However spring is in the air and this one should be OK now.
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