Had a quick look at hives today, glorious day so got camera out to take a few photos of hive entrances.

Bees are working hard on the Willow trees along the river. When I get a bit more time, will try and photograph them working the willow trees. All hives are still on narrow entrances, though crowded around entrances on a few hives, it is too early to open these up more. Wild nests have tiny entrances, so it won’t harm them waiting their turn to enter.

See captioned photos below :

I am now not convinced this willow pollen as could not see bees on the willow trees. Investigating what pollen it might be.

Bees laden with pollen entering the hive

Shot from above, bees returning to hive ladened with pollen