Someone asked about 2 weeks ago about briefing from the south on the
activity  of the bees. I opoened my hives today and out of 14 one was
empty of bees but full of honey.  One down.  Four just boiled over when
the inner cover came off the bees were also flying heavily  (65 to 68
degrees ) with a light red pollen on some of them. Many were at the dogs
dish getting water.  It looks like a early spring after a mostly light
winter.  cold just this last month.  I guess next weekend  the first
supers will go on to relieve congestion. I normally split the first
couple weeks of april but looks like it wont wait this year.  Good luck
in the northland. will post when things get really going.
Al Boehm
Columbus N C (state line N C and S C)