 A honey bee forager stopping on a ice covered bed of snow on a warm winter day in February. Photo by Kelly Finn, February 10, 2026, Savage, MD. | Time in the Yard: 0 minutes Time in the Barn: 0 minutes Total Colonies: 27 Temperature (°F): Hi: 54° Low: 9° Avg: 29.9° Total Precipitation: 0” Note: What we “know” about honey bees and beekeeping can quickly change with new findings. Regularly attending local meetings has shown to help reduce colony loss. Check your local beekeepers association website for details on upcoming presentations, classes, or learning opportunities! |
Actions:
No bee work done.
Observations:
Daylight is starting to last a little longer, the snow and ice are starting to melt. Bees were out on cleansing flights and performing undertaker duties on the warmer days of the week.
Reflections:
When temperatures reach over 45°F, clusters break and colonies consume more food resources. Checking food stores is important to avoid preventable losses. Starvation is a common cause of loss in late winter. We will be feeding another round of fondant to colonies in need soon.
Things in bloom:
None observed.
No bee work done.
Observations:
Daylight is starting to last a little longer, the snow and ice are starting to melt. Bees were out on cleansing flights and performing undertaker duties on the warmer days of the week.
Reflections:
When temperatures reach over 45°F, clusters break and colonies consume more food resources. Checking food stores is important to avoid preventable losses. Starvation is a common cause of loss in late winter. We will be feeding another round of fondant to colonies in need soon.
Things in bloom:
None observed.