Pollen Source?

Started by RandGraham, March 24, 2007, 08:02:10 PM

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RandGraham

March 24, 2007, 08:02:10 PM
My bees were bringing in lots of yellow pollen today. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the source? This is in McHenry County Illinois ~45 miles NW of Chicago.





Joseph Clemens

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March 24, 2007, 11:15:37 PM
Why are so many of them dropping their loads, there in your last photo?

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Kirk-o

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March 24, 2007, 11:19:51 PM
Hey Buddy you can go to pollen.com type in your zip code and they will tell what is
going on pollen wise
kirk-o
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buzzbee

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March 24, 2007, 11:39:51 PM
maples and willows are starting to release pollen about now.

RandGraham

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March 25, 2007, 01:49:43 PM
There are definitely lots of maple trees around.

I think the bees dropped their loads because some of them were colliding with each other. They were mostly trying to use the upper entrance instead of the bottom. It was real crowded and they were being knocked down.

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