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> My uncle from Poland suggested the bees tend to fly out in the late
> winter to collect water to dilute the stored honey in order to feed
> the increasing brood.
Some time ago I read a very interesting piece on Dennis Murrell's site
about wintering, ventilation, and water. Dennis put a plexiglass cover
on a hive for the winter and observed the goings on. His observations,
as usual, are worth review:
http://bwrangler.farvista.net/gwin.htm
He also experimented with water feeders. I'm sure you'll find it and
interesting read.
George-
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George Fergusson
Whitefield Maine
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