The zig-zag fence marks the boundary between farmland and moorland, and recently many thousands of new arrivals appeared close to the boundary. Yes, the annual migration of bees and their hives, initiated by the beekeepers, has recently taken place. The bees will now be very busy collecting nectar from the heather plants on the moor.
Bees can fly up to 3 miles from their hive while collecting, so there is a considerable area of heather for them to tackle. In good conditions, each hive will produce around 3 pounds of honey per day.
Heather honey can be described as follows: "Heather honey is usually dark amber, no lighter than caramel and often featuring a red or orange tint. It has an intense aroma that combines fruit and woodsy scents with a firm but the mildly-sweet taste and a tangy aftertaste." (from www.mybeeline.co website).
Heather honey is a highly prized premium product, very popular with many consumers and therefore commanding a premium price.
Beautiful shot. This should be the best time to visit the moors and see their beauty. I regret I didn't years ago when I spent a few days at the Lake District. Not probable I would do that now.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and fav, they are very much appreciated.
Walking along the tracks across the moor can be quite an experience at this time of year, with the heather being alive with thousands of bees, and the continuous sound of them. The Moors are just approaching their best with the heather display, and this year's display is a good one.
I love your Yorkshire heather. In Lancs it only seems to grow in small clumps, there are never acres of it.
A lovely shot, especially as it depicts the hives as well.
Thank you Paul. There is something special about being able to follow tracks for miles through the heather. The North York Moors have one of the biggest expanses of heather anywhere. The only down side? - it doesn't last very long.
Ian
August 19th, 2022
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Do n`t like honey myself, to sweet, but the bees doing a great job.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and fav, they are very much appreciated.
Walking along the tracks across the moor can be quite an experience at this time of year, with the heather being alive with thousands of bees, and the continuous sound of them. The Moors are just approaching their best with the heather display, and this year's display is a good one.
Ian
A lovely shot, especially as it depicts the hives as well.
Thank you Paul. There is something special about being able to follow tracks for miles through the heather. The North York Moors have one of the biggest expanses of heather anywhere. The only down side? - it doesn't last very long.
Ian