Re: [cayugabirds-l] Apiarian Question

It would seem as though your feeders are providing a needed resource to these very endangered creatures. I can't see any harm in leaving them up for the duration. Linda Orkin On Tue, Mar 8, 2016 at 11:54 AM, Carl Steckler wrote: > Thanks to all who responded. They are indeed

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Apiarian Question

Thanks to all who responded. They are indeed Honeybees as identified by my neighborhood beekeeper. The swarm has doubled since earlier this morning and now the birds are staying away, except for the woodpeckers. I think that when it gets dark and the bees are gone I will remove my seed feeders

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Apiarian Question

Yes, in very early spring, when there are no pollen or nectar sources (flowers) available, honeybees will be attracted to mill dust and pollen found on bird seed, cracked corn, etc. They may also visit compost piles and other chance resources. -Geo Kloppel > On Mar 8, 2016, at 11:06 AM, Carl

[cayugabirds-l] Apiarian Question

For the past two days I have had a small swarm of what appear to be small Honeybees at my platform feeder. The birds don't seem to mind and I haven't seen any interaction between them. Didn't know bees liked bird seed. Has anyone else had this experience? Thanks Carl -- Cayugabirds-L List