I inspected the hive last night. Of concern to me has been the fact that for most of the past week we have had rain and very overcast days. The chill and damp has kept the gals inside and they have consumed about a quarter of the medicated sugar syrup that I have mixed up for them.

All appeared calm and the bees seem busy down in the frames. I am trying to keep them stress free and look forward to warmer, sunnier and calmer weather. Soon they will be seeking out pollen and nectar. I will do a second more in-depth inspection over the next few days.