Having read about everyone else's colonies flying already and bringing in pollen (especially those east coast boys) I have been wondering when my ladies were going to wake up, if indeed they would, to the fact that we are moving into another spring.

Then, this morning I gave them some pollen substitute, just as a precaution. On going up for my usual midday inspection, was most suprised to see loads of the ladies flying with gay abandon. No idea why as it was a northerly wind and temp of 7/8C, not the best of days to come out and greet spring! AND some were returning with very decent loads of pollen.

So now I am a very excited bunny - just get them through the next few weeks and bingo, hopefully it will be blast off time.

How are others faring??