>
> What I see Michael ( same as you?):
> Complete frames of pollen (instead of ovals like in the old days). Pollen
> with some propolis  sealed cells.
Yes, same...but not much encapsulated pollen.
>
> I saw an increase the first year of our last two year drought. I 
> figured the
> bees became bored as little nectar (plenty of pollen) and started 
> hoarding
> pollen. The pollen in my full frames is very dark. Not bright yellow. 
> Yours?

Much is dark orange. I have a feeling that this started with PMS, but 
didn't keep records.
Mike

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