Catkin Collection (page 3)

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

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of female flower with red stigmas and male catkin, Dorset, England, february

Aspen catkins - April

Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) adult male, in aggressive display, perched on twig with catkins, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, april

Hazel Grouse (Bonasa bonasia) adult female, feeding on catkins in snow covered Grey Alder (Alnus incana) tree, Finland, february

Oak (Quercus sp. ) catkins
Oak (Quercus sp.) catkins. The catkins are the flowers of the plant. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in April

Silver birch, artwork
Silver birch (Betula pendula), artwork. These three artworks show the tree (right), the leaves and catkins (left), and a close-up of the bark (lower centre)

Coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica) catkin. Close-up of a male flower on a coco de mer tree. Photographed on Praslin Island, Seychelles

Grey willow catkins (Salix cinerea). Photographed in April, in Dorset, UK

Grey willow catkin (Salix cinerea), with pollen showing. Photographed in March, in Dorset, UK

Common hazel catkins
Common hazel (Corylus avellana) catkins. Photographed in February, in Dorset, UK

Crack willow (Salix fragilis) catkins (yellow, lower left) in early spring. Photographed in England

Pollen, SEM
Pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains on a catkin flower. A catkin is a spike of unisexual flowers with small leaves (bracts) instead of petals

Pollen dispersed by wind
Pollen dispersal by wind, showing the male flowers (catkins) of the Italian alder tree Alnus cordata. The photo shows a shower of pollen falling from the catkins in a moderate wind

Male alder catkins (Alnus glutinosa). Photographed in the Netherlands in March

Sweet chestnut catkins (Castanea sativa)

Phyllocladus aspleniifolius
Mountain toatoa catkins (Phyllocladus aspleniifolius) photographed on South Island, New Zealand

Greasewood (Sarcobatus vermiculatus)
Greasewood shrub (Sarcobatus vermiculatus) in flower. Photographed in a desert the USA, in summer

Pussy willow catkins (Salix sp. )
Pussy willow catkins (Salix sp.)

Net-leaved willow (Salix reticulata) in flower. Photographed in July, in Sweden

Gray willow Close-up of catkins The Netherlands, Overijssel, The Wieden
VG-1514A Gray willow - Close-up of catkins The Netherlands, Overijssel, The Wieden Salix cinera Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hazel Catkins - In winter after snowfall, Dorset UK
ROG-13573 Hazel Catkins - In winter after snowfall Dorset UK Corylus avellana Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Birch Tree - leaves and catkins
ME-1834 Birch Tree - leaves and catkins Betula Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Hazel - catkins
ME-1822 Common Hazel - catkins Corylus avellana Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alder Tree - leaf & catkins
ME-1839 Alder Tree - leaf & catkins Alnus Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

White Catkins in a glossy vase
A bunch of white catkins arranged in a stylish golden glossy vase. Airbrush painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Goat Willow / Great Sallow - Flowering catkins covered in pollen, april. Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-1479 Goat Willow / Great Sallow - Flowering catkins covered in pollen, april. Lower Saxony, Germany. Salix caprea Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Corkscrew Hazel
SSG-4261 HAZEL - CORKSCREW CATKINS Corylus avellana contorta Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Goat willow in flower - male catkins. "pussy willows". Salix capraea
ROG-12344 Goat willow in flower - male catkins. "pussy willows" Salix capraea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Hazel - male catkins in flower, Dorset. Corylus avellana
ROG-12303 Hazel - male catkins in flower Dorset. UK Corylus avellana Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Male catkins of pedunculate (common) oak, spring
ROG-11488 Male catkins of pedunculate (common) oak, spring UK Quercus robur Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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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.