The hive is located on an escarpment on the banks of Weems Creek in Annapolis, in a tree covered residential area. Well sheltered from NW winds.
Colony:
.The colony is in 4 10 frame medium boxes, without excluder, with an additional super added in April, and is an Italian strain.
Scale:
A reconditioned Fairbanks 500 lb (.25 d), well calibrated by WE, on a leveled wood platform resting on pavers, with a cover for the beam.
Forage:
Major spring sources are henbit, black locust. Holly and Tulip poplar are abundant, and host of exotic landscape sp.