Honeybee on a Redbud Blossom

Our redbud tree in the backyard is situated a few feet in front of the entrance to our hive. It's just about in full bloom and the bees were out in full force. An Arkansas beekeeper has a great blog on bees and posted all about redbuds. From him I learned that redbud trees are a member of the legume or bean family, as is clover, alfalfa, and the black locust tree, all very important sources of nectar for honeybees.