My one remaining hive continues to poop along, although I think the bees I see are just the last of the winter bees hanging out for food. I got into the top brood box a few weeks ago and it was full of honey, but very few bees. I couldn’t lift it (too heavy!) to see if there was anything like a nest in the lower box, although I doubt it. At least I’ll get some honey out of it to pay for new bees! SOOO discouraging. I guess they hit the road!
It’s raining buckets again, so I’ll check the next warm day when I have some heavy lifting help. I’ve ordered 3 nucs from Randy Oliver in Grass Valley that I’ll be picking up in April. I wish it was sooner! I miss seeing bees in the air.