The bees installed in the rain are doing better than the other two hives. Many frames were missing or crooked so the bees made an excess of bur comb. This was removed, with some honey. The honey had a delicate flavor, enough to make me reconsider seeding field in front of this hive with buckwheat to produce dark honey. But, this is a borderline fertility area, acidic and damp. Buckwheat is tough and grows well here with no fertilizer, lime or chemicals of any sort.
Some of the honey was put in an orange and Orioles were so attracted to it that they forgot their usual skittishness, allowing a few pictures.
Missing hive tools never found.
Tonight went to the local bee group meeting about splits, something I hope to try.
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