Smartphone PhotographerFeb 23
Apparently, these catkins are the male flowers of the hazel tree. They hang down like this to catch the breeze, scattering their pollen on the wind.

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Smartphone PhotographerFeb 23
Apparently, these catkins are the male flowers of the hazel tree. They hang down like this to catch the breeze, scattering their pollen on the wind.

#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #CountyWicklow #SpringIsComing #HazelCatkins #NatureLovers #IrishNature #Sunlight #WicklowOutdoors
Old walkerFeb 23, 2025
Signs of Spring. catkins at Hawkley, Hampshire, England. February 2025.
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Clare BrydenJan 27, 2023

I only found out a few days ago about the male and female flowers of hazel trees. The catkins are the male flowers. The female flowers are tiny and red and can be seen at the top of the male fronds. Check out the top right of the photo.

More about hazel at https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/hazel/

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