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Willow catkins

Salix spp.

Description:

These catkins came out well before the leaves so I will have to wait a couple of weeks before determining the willow species.

Habitat:

Spotted at the edge of a pond in Kent, Wa.

Notes:

Several species of willows are often planted for ground or streambank stabilization and the revegetation of coastal marshes or other moist sandy areas. It may also be used for wildlife habitat improvement, natural area landscaping, windbreaks and screens in moist environments. Catkins are food for many small game and songbirds. Also a source of nectar and pollen for bees (pic. 3).

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1 Comment

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

Three, pretty photos....pretty colors....

Brian38
Spotted by
Brian38

Kent, Washington, USA

Spotted on Mar 15, 2018
Submitted on Mar 18, 2018

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