Extra Early Spring Check

I checked the bee yard today and was pleasantly surprised that they were flying about and checking things out. I decided to get closer and see if I could tell what they were doing and this is what I saw... I was very excited to see that both hives were out gathering pollen. I called my dad to see what in the world would be in bloom this early and he said "NOT MUCH". I even went to the nursery next door and asked them about pesticides and what things they had blooming and the manager said nothing. The trees and flowers outside are bare. So, I don't know where they are scavenging but it must be near by.

I just found out my Friends hive has mites. I wish I knew better how this happens. He suggested that maybe this is what our family hive had this year and maybe what killed them off. That could be true. Maybe I can dig a little deeper in the dead hive.

Happy Early Spring!!!