ANP Bees at a Beehive

Bee Count Indicates Decline in Bee Population

Bee counters have recorded an average of fewer bees this year compared to previous years, which is attributed to the cold weather. Around fifteen bees and other pollinators were observed per count, in contrast to the twenty that were counted earlier. The honeybee was the most frequently observed, followed by the horned mason bee and the red mason bee. The bumblebee was observed at a distance. The lower number of honeybee sightings may be related to higher winter mortality, according to bee expert Koos Biesmeijer.