When the Cameras Came to the Apiary: Colony Losses After a Wet, Warm Winter
Today we had a TV crew, ITV WEST and Channel 5 with us at The Dorset Bee, filming a story we never want to have to tell: we’ve lost colonies. This winter was wet and warm, with around double the rainfall we’d normally expect. That combination matters. It changes how bees behave, how long they stay active, how well they can manage their stores, and how much stress they carry into spring. For us, it’s a clear example of how climate change is showing up on the ground—right at the hive. Why a...
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