Adjacent fields of beans almost finished. Rosebay Willowherb and blackberry coming into flower.
Hive L: Brood chamber has about half a frame of eggs and young larvae. Queen found and marked yellow but not clipped. Super beginning to be filled.
Hive R: Half a super removed. Another half to be removed soon. Strong brood. Queen spotted. New queen cups removed. 21 lbs (9.5 kgs) of golden honey removed from hives R & W.
Hive W: Two-thirds of a super removed. Very strong brood. Queen spotted. New queen cups removed. Half drawn foundation moved to the centre. Three supers remain: top mostly filled, waiting to be capped; middle 'wet' frames having just been spun; bottom undrawn.
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