a Pete B snip followed by> my comment.
But it occurred to me: I don't recall ever seeing them scavenge bee bread out of the combs.

> I have seen them do this here on stacked up equipment but only in the late fall of the year.  At about the same time folks who feed pollen like stuff outside the hive also see a great increase in activity.  I suspect it is much about the season and that there are no other sources of pollen to be had.

Gene in Central Texas... 

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