skip to main content

Bees & Beekeeping

Bees in the Birdfeeder

12 years ago

I've found this question posed before, and the responds asked for pics. Well, I have some pics, and have the same question. Why would bees be soooo attracted to my bird feeders lately? One set of feeders has Hen Scratch, the other has a "critter mix". I welcome all wildlife into my yard and don't mind the bees. The feeders have been up for years, the bees have just showed up in the past week. This has been a typical 'on again, off again' fall for southeast texas. Temperatures in the 30's one week, mid 70's the past few days. Any thoughts???

...now if I can figure out how to post the pics...

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (5)

DavidSETex
Original Author
12 years ago
Pics:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2889669365649.152955.1377669706&type=1&l=7eb2acfadb

Here is a link that might be useful: Bees on birdfeeder
Konrad___far_north
12 years ago
They're licking off the the dusty fine particle's on the seeds, this they can use as pollen substitute,....it happens allot when they can't find much out there, bee-keepers sometimes put pollen patties in to help for this problem, ...I used to makes patties myself.
Related Professionals
New Bedford Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Bellflower Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · San Juan Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Addison Landscape Contractors · Danvers Landscape Contractors · Davidson Landscape Contractors · Dickinson Landscape Contractors · Fort Atkinson Landscape Contractors · Hampton Bays Landscape Contractors · Lake Saint Louis Landscape Contractors · Lakeville Landscape Contractors · Mastic Beach Landscape Contractors · Ramsey Landscape Contractors · Wayland Landscape Contractors · Brentwood Los Angeles Outdoor Lighting & Audio Visual Systems
DavidSETex
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you for the response. And it's safe to assume they are honey bees.?.
Konrad___far_north
12 years ago
Correct!
steverocks
12 years ago
Yeah, the feed you are using must be a good subsitute for pollen, if it bugs you then try switching to a different brand of feed.

Related Stories

GARDENING GUIDES Great Design Plant: Feed Wildlife With Flowering Currant

Blossoms and berries make this plant irresistible to birds, bees and other critters — and a treat for the eyes too

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Be a Citizen Scientist to Help Wildlife, Learn and Have Fun Too

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

Track butterflies, study birds, capture stars ... when you aid monitoring efforts, you’re lending Mother Nature a hand

EDIBLE GARDENS A Formerly Weedy Lot Now Brims With Edibles and Honeybees

By Mitchell Parker

Photographers transform their barren backyard into an oasis filled with fruit, vegetables, honey, eggs and more

GARDENING FOR BUTTERFLIES 3 Ways Native Plants Make Gardening So Much Better

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

You probably know about the lower maintenance. But native plants' other benefits go far beyond a little less watering and weeding

EDIBLE GARDENS Natural Ways to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Garden

By Abundant City

Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and to learn about your soil

CURB APPEAL 7 Finishing Touches for a Thoughtful Front Yard

By J. Peterson Garden Design

Make a great first impression with artful house numbers, water features, garden art and more

GARDENING FOR BUTTERFLIES Bring on the Birds: Natural Habitat Ideas for Gardens of All Sizes

Provide nesting, watering and perching spots inspired by the Costa Rican jungle and watch the birds flock on over

GARDENING FOR BIRDS Backyard Birds: How to Identify Two Common Woodpeckers

By Habitat Network

Downy and hairy woodpeckers have similar coloration and behavior. But there are two big differences that separate them

GARDENING FOR BUTTERFLIES A Quick-Start Guide to Bird-Watching for Fun and Learning

By Alison Hodgson

Set out some seed and grab your field guide. Bird-watching is an easy, entertaining and educational activity for the whole family

GARDENING GUIDES How to Get Your Prairie On

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

Have a field day with your landscape, even if you've got just a few modern containers on a paved path