Bee's bringing in pollen !!

[trumpet01]

I live near Danville,Va. and my bees are bringing in a pale yellow pollen and almost a gray pollen. I think it is from two different types of maples.That is the only thing that I've seen that has a bud, or bloom, on it. Any Ideas ? Sure is early but it looks like all seven hives are doing good.

[iddee]

Yellow is likely maple or crocus. Gray may be dried pollen from the fall asters.

[Two Bees]

Mine were bringing in the same color of pollen 3 weeks ago.  I believe its from some of the lower blooming weeds such as dandelion as well as red maples.

It's been pretty cool the past 2 weeks though!  Suppose to be much warmer over the next 3-4 days.

[bassman1977]

This may help you on your quest.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollen_source

[Two Bees]

Great resource!  Thanks, Bassman!

[Ivan]

This is a great website that tells you what is producing pollen in your area.
Enter your zip code on the top

[poka-bee]

Thanks Ivan, that's a great resource!
J