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Category: Beekeepers and the Weather

Beekeepers are obsessed with the weather because it has an enormous influence on outcomes. Good weather makes everything easy, and bad weather can make for a terrible year.

7 Jul 21 Walrus

Laws of Physics

Queen cells not far from emerging I may have discovered some laws of physics hitherto…
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Land Rover Discovery Sport
2 May 21 Walrus

In a bit of a tizzy

Bee Wagon Some weird stuff is going on. There I was, getting on with my…
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Map of my travels
15 Mar 21 Walrus

News from UK and CA

Travels for 'Interviews with Beekeepers' Many people, myself included, find spring to be their favourite…
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White Clover Flower
13 Feb 21 Walrus

Timing and Flows

White Clover Flower Sometimes we look at life on our beautiful planet with wonder and…
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Rain
10 Jul 20 Walrus

Damp Squib

This summer has been a damp squib. Literally damp, but what on earth is a…
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Lanzarote Coastline
5 Mar 20 Walrus

My March

Lanzarote Coastline I have been keeping a low profile of late because I have a…
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2013 Swarm
24 Dec 19 Walrus

Swarm Predictor

2013 Swarm As I was thinking ahead to next spring and summer, and reflecting on…
Beekeepers and the Weather
butt call
29 Jun 19 Walrus

Crazy Busy and Butt Calls

butt call As I was planting out some tomatoes at my Mum's place today, I…
Beekeepers and the Weather
Wind Gust Chart from Dark Sky
10 Mar 19 Walrus

Local Knowledge: Weather

Wind Gust Chart from Dark Sky What a difference a few weeks makes, weather-wise, in…
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plum tree blossom
28 Feb 19 Walrus

Hot February Bad for Bees?

plum tree blossom Hotter than Athens A couple of days ago we had a Winter…
Beekeepers and the Weather
Horse Chestnut Tree In Flower by Renoir
21 May 18 Walrus

Busy as a Beekeeper

Here in my part of England, the weather is currently absolutely perfect, and we have…
Beekeepers and the Weather

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