I took my bees from the almonds yesterday. There were still a few blooms on some few late varieties, but the bees didn't seem happy. They really weren't working much, although the weather was fine. Whether they were getting tired of just that one source of forage, or whether it was lack of moisture (dry land almonds) or what, I'm not sure. The Blue Orchard bees were working well. Their population had got up quite a bit, but I didn't see them working the almonds. I get the feeling they probably work more of the native flowers than honey bees, and this would be a strike against them when it comes to at least this particular almond orchard. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::