I don't have a natural water source for my apiary in Haymarket so I have used this method to ensure that the bees have plenty to drink.This is a large metal container with cheese cloth material draped into the water to act as a wick and something for the bees to hold onto as they drink. The float toy is in case they land in the center and I think Dora just adds to the happiness at the hive.
The first picture was taken just after I set it up on July 2, 2010. The second picture was taken July 27, 2010. Can you spot the wasp and yellow jacket?
