Catkin Collection (page 2)

Young wildcat -Felis silvestris-, Neuschoenau outdoor animal enclosure, Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

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Silver Birch / Warty Birch Catkins - UK. Date:

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Sweet chesnut in flower -male catkins (Castanea sativa) Date:

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Aspen, male catkins in spring (Populus tremula) Date:

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Hazel - female flower with red stigmas - and male catkin - Early spring (Corylus avellana) Date:

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Hazel - Catkins (Corylus avellana ) Date:

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Alder Catkins in snow (Alnus) Date:

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) catkins, growing in farmland hedgerow, West Yorkshire, England, March

Black Walnut young leaves and catkins

Goat or pussy willow, Salix caprea, section through a male catkin showing its structure

Wavyleaf Silktassle (Garrya elliptica) close-up of male catkins, Califonia, U. S. A. February
Wavyleaf Silktassle (Garrya elliptica) close-up of male catkins, Califonia, U.S.A. February

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) adult, with deformed foot, perched on Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) twig with catkins, West Yorkshire, England, March

Great Tit (Parus major) adult, perched on Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) twig with catkins, West Yorkshire, England, April

Crack Willow (Salix fragilis) close-up of flowers and leaves, North Meadow, Thames Floodplain, Wiltshire, England, May

Goat Willow (Salix caprea) close-up of flowering catkins, Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Avon Valley, New Forest N. P
Goat Willow (Salix caprea) close-up of flowering catkins, Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Avon Valley, New Forest N.P. Hampshire, England, March

White Poplar (Populus alba) close-up of catkins, Spain, March

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) habit, with catkins, covered with snow, Picos de Europa, Cantabrian Mountains, Spain, March

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of catkins in early spring, shedding pollen for cross-pollination, Dorset, England, February

Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) introduced naturalised species, close-up of catkins shedding pollen, France, March

Yellow-legged Mining Bee (Andrena flavipes) adult, feeding on Goat Willow (Salix caprea) flower, Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Avon Valley, New Forest N.P. Hampshire, England, March

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) close-up of male catkins and leaves, Dorset, England, June

Bowl of peppers with bowl of catkin-like pepper fruits on top, close-up

Leaves and inflorescences catkins of Oriental Hornbeam Carpinus orientalis, illustration
Botany - Trees - Betulaceae - Leaves and inflorescences (catkins) of Oriental Hornbeam (Carpinus orientalis), illustration

Inflorescence Ament or catkin, illustration
Botany - Inflorescence - Ament or catkin. Illustration

Salix udensis Sekka (Willow) catkins and anthers on stem, close-up

Platycarya strobilacea C014 / 1380
Platycarya strobilacea. Female cone in autumn

Grey Willow (Salix cinerea) C014 / 0492
Grey Willow (Salix cinerea) flowering in Spring, showing male catkins with pollen

Grey Willow (Salix cinerea) C014 / 0491
Grey Willow (Salix cinerea) flowering in Spring, showing a male catkin with pollen

Frost-covered catkins C016 / 4696
Frost-covered catkins. Close-up of frost-covered catkins (flowers) on an Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree. Photographed in the UK

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree, artwork C016 / 3384
Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree. Artwork of an alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree (left), with a close-up showing its leaves, and male (long) and female (dark, round) catkins (flowers)

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree, artwork C016 / 3383
Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree. Artwork of an alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree (left), with a close-up showing its leaves, and male (long) and female (dark, round) catkins (flowers)

Aspen (Populus tremula) tree, artwork C016 / 3342
Aspen (Populus tremula) tree. Artwork of a European aspen (Populus tremula, left), with close-ups showing the leaves (upper right) and catkins (flowers, lower right)

Parus ater, coal tit, Parus major, great tit
Plate 25 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Populus tremula, aspen
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Aspen tree foliage

Phoenicurus phoenicurus, common redstart
Plate 51 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Betula odorata, birch
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Leaves and catkins of birch tree

Anthus trivialis, tree pipit

Oriolus traillii, maroon oriole
Plate 74 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 2, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Populus alba L. DCXIV, white poplar
An illustrative plate of white poplar tree foliage, catkins and fruit from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

European Hornbeam - close-up of leaves Alsace France
WAT-15179 European Hornbeam - close-up of leaves Alsace France Carpinus betulus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Poplar Tree - male catkins
ME-2252 Poplar Tree - male catkins Populus canadensis Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Alder Tree - catkins with leaves
ME-2273 Alder Tree - catkins with leaves Alnus Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hazel - male catkins in wind with pollen
ME-2136 Hazel - male catkins in wind with pollen Corylus avellana Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Common Hazel - catkins covered in snow - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-5062 Common Hazel - catkins covered in snow Lower Saxony - Germany Corylus avellana Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

European Hornbeam - close-up of seed catkins Alsace France
WAT-15182 European Hornbeam - close-up of seed catkins Alsace France Carpinus betulus M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of male catkins, covered with frost in snow covered hedgerow, Bacton, Suffolk, England, february

Retuse-leaved Willow (Salix retusa) ancient dwarf alpine habit, flowering, Julian Alps, Slovenia, june

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"Nature's Delicate Beauties: Exploring the Fascinating World of Catkins" Catkins, also known as nature's delicate beauties, are a captivating feature found in various trees and plants. From alders to oaks, cedars to willows, these slender clusters of flowers hold secrets waiting to be discovered. In the enchanting realm of Alnus glutinosa (Willd. ) XXI 4, commonly known as alder, catkins sway gracefully in the breeze. Their presence adds a touch of elegance to Easter postcards adorned with colorful eggs and these charming botanical wonders. As April arrives in Surrey, UK, Quercus robur unveils its majestic Common oak. Amidst this grandeur lies a spectacle - fowers shedding pollen from their male catkins, and is an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of nature's intricate mechanisms at work. Venturing further into Surrey's landscapes brings us face-to-face with Cedrus sp. , where male catkins release clouds of pollen into the air. This mesmerizing phenomenon showcases Mother Nature's ability to create breathtaking displays even on a microscopic scale. Moving on to Alnus glutinosa (W. ) DCXXXI or alder once again, we witness its harmonious coexistence with Eurasian Siskins (Carduelis spinus). These vibrant birds perch upon branches adorned with Alder catkins – ready for whatever adventure awaits them. Salix caprea, better known as goat willow tree, offers another delightful scene as Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) flutter around feeding on its irresistible catkins. A true testament to the interconnectedness between flora and fauna within our natural world. Journeying southward to Grazalema in Southern Spain during March reveals Cottonwood trees (Populus nigra) donning their own unique array of catkins. Against picturesque backdrops, they add splashes of charm and grace to the landscape.