The bees are waking up

Winter is on the way out. Here’s a video of the bees. Bees do not hibernate in the same way some animals do, but they undergo a state of reduced activity during the winter months, known as winter cluster or wintering. As temperatures drop, worker bees expel drones from the hive, conserving energy and resources for the core colony. The surviving bees cluster tightly around the queen, forming a protective ball that helps maintain warmth. This winter cluster is essential for the survival of the colony, as bees are ectothermic and rely on external heat sources.

As the days grow longer and temperatures rise in early spring, the bees begin to emerge from their winter cluster. The queen, who has been laying fewer eggs during the winter, increases her egg-laying activity. Worker bees, sensing the changing conditions, start foraging for food to sustain the growing colony. The resumption of activity is a coordinated effort driven by environmental cues, internal biological factors, and the collective intelligence of the hive. This emergence from winter inactivity marks the start of a new season of pollination, honey production, and the continuation of the vital role that bees play in ecosystems and agriculture.