Wentworth Shores

06/23/2020

Actually took 20+ minutes, a rope, pulley and tractor to get this landed. Here is the last 2 minutes or so. The bottom section, 2 - 10' logs, will go to the mill. The rest is firewood.

06/23/2020

Thirsty guys. Still in a drought. We need some rain.

06/05/2020

The honey bees were very thirsty today. Earlier These trays are designed for bees so they don't drown which can happen if they can't grab on to something.

05/19/2020

Bees are working hard. Pollen and nectar coming in to raise brood.

05/19/2020

Now the brush.

05/18/2020

Now I'll bury the stump and add some plants.

05/18/2020

This red oak was getting out of hand. Time to thin it out. A few nudges were necessary and all is well. We also have the nice hemlock to take its place. A lot of cleanup.

04/12/2020

Getting used to their new home.

04/12/2020

Installing a package of bees on Saturday April 11th. One sting, only because the bee was trapped inside my sleeve. I didn't use gloves which left my jacket cuffs open.

02/13/2020

Bees at work.

Pollinator Party! How many different species can you count on this showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)?
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We counted 3 bumble bees (Bombus impatiens), 1 honey bee (Apis mellifera), 3 yellow-collared scape moths (Cisseps fulvicollis), 2 Pennsylvania leatherwing beetles (Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus), and a few other species that were hidden or too small to identify that can be seen if you look closely!
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Photo by Amber Barnes 🐝
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08/26/2019

Took 2 boxes of honey yesterday. They still have some for winter. They were very friendly and didn’t mind sharing some.