Green Pollen

**Fmw** · 30-07-2013, 06:05 PM

I am completely new and noticed the bees bringing in green pollen today. What could the source be?

**gavin** · 30-07-2013, 08:37 PM

It may be meadowsweet - one of their favourites at this time of year. Do you have any streamsides or marshes nearby where it may grow?

**The Drone Ranger** · 30-07-2013, 09:42 PM

Hi Fmw
Here's a link that might help
http://www.sheffieldbeekeepers.org.u.../pollen-chart/

The book many beekeepers rely on is
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pollen-Ident...for+beekeepers
with a microscope

**Bridget** · 31-07-2013, 12:18 AM

Where are you located. It would be great if you could fill that into your profile. Bell heather is green .

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**hypostatic** · 02-08-2013, 11:09 PM

Yeah ive been getting a lot of darkish green but i think its maple trees

**gavin** · 02-08-2013, 11:53 PM

I think pretty much all the maples flower in spring, Dave.

**greengumbo** · 05-08-2013, 09:17 AM

Plenty Rosebay willowherb about at the moment which has a greeny blue pollen (sort of mould coloured)

**The Drone Ranger** · 05-08-2013, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by greengumbo

Plenty Rosebay willowherb about at the moment which has a greeny blue pollen (sort of mould coloured)

Lots here at the moment as well

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