I just love the way this meme inspires me to go outside and really look around. It's hard to imagine, given the dramatic nature of the flowers on this sugar maple, but I never really noticed them before. Aren't they something?
Seeds are already growing, complete with tiny wings that will become the familiar "helicopters" we used to play with as children.
Of course, when you look closely you sometimes see things you'd rather not. Like these spindle galls beginning to form on some of the leaves. They are caused by a mite, but they do not damage the tree. They're just kinda yucky.
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It does look like spun sugar. I know what you mean about what you see when you look closely. That happens to me too.
Nature, no matter where you look, is always something new and astounding. Beautiful images you've shared. Our pecan tree is doing the same right now, only of course, a much different way of blossoming.
I love maples in bloom! That first shot is gorgeous!
Carver, it seems nature is equal parts Ahhh! and Ewww! LOL
Anni, I nearly always find something new when I venture out. Bet your pecans have some interesting habits too.
Karen, thanks!
You find the most interesting yet simple things for nature notes.. Michelle
never seen this tree. Looks sooo interesting. Thanks for sharing. :)
Beautiful tree and lovely images! A lovely post for Nature Notes. Have a happy day!
Hi my first time here. I am glad its yours i opened in the linkers, as i've not seen sugar maple close up. You mean these are the flowers of the syrup we are so enamored with in our pancakes!
i never saw those before ...
Kalantikan, welcome! And yes, that's the tree used for maple syrup.
:-)
Nature and Daryl, I had never seen them either, though it grows in my front yard. I think the leaves cover them completely within a few days, and going to work every day I just wasn't paying attention at the right moment.
It's good to get out and see the beauty of nature, that's for sure. The sugar maple flowers are lovely the way you photographed them.
Yes, the little things in nature can be so captivating. It is always worthwhile to get out and open our eyes.
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