In a message dated 96-04-01 13:50:10 EST, [log in to unmask]
(Mark D. Egloff) writes:
 
>The question is, is this early for drones?  I was not expecting to
>     see them for at least another month.
 
   Probably (with the heavy foraging and other info you give) means that you
have nice strong hives.  The stronger the hive, the more they are apt to keep
drones in the off season.
 
Good luck.
 
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