the following was posted:

>>>To my utter amazement there were a few bees flying today  (>5,<10)

To which Waldemar responded:

> Either these bees are desperately short on something or something inside 
> the hive is driving them out.
>
> If they are not short on honey, pollen, and water, try to think of other 
> factors (excessive varroa treatments, pesticide-laden pollen, excessive 
> moisture due to inadequate ventilation).  Chemical contamination may 
> become unbearable to confined bees.
>

Question for Waldemar(or others):
I dont doubt you Waldemar. Your comments do raise some concerns for me in my 
own home apiairy. I do at times see bees flying in fairly cold weather, and 
have felt concern within myself that something may be wrong-especially food 
shortage....something I am monitoring closely  this year as the bees 
"appear" to have an unusually large amount of brood for this time of year.
I would appreciate any observations/comments along thesee lines....even if 
it is a "Beek 101" response.

Thanks
John Horton
N Alabama 

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