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

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

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

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Media ID 9679941

© FLPA/Bob Gibbons

Betulaceae Blow Blowing Blown Blows Catkin Catkins Cobnut Cobnuts Corylus Deciduous Dispersal Disperse Disperses Dispersing Dorset Hazel Hazels Pollen Pollinate Pollinates Pollinating Pollination Shed Shedding Sheds Wind Windblown Blooms

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. In this whimsical snapshot captured by Bob Gibbons, we witness the mischievous dance of Common Hazel catkins as they shed their pollen for cross-pollination. The enchanting scene unfolds against the picturesque backdrop of Dorset, England, where nature's playful spectacle takes center stage. As winter bids adieu and spring paints its vibrant hues across the landscape, these European male hazel trees awaken from their slumber. With a gust of wind blowing through their branches, delicate catkins burst into bloom like tiny fireworks. Their mission? To disperse pollen far and wide! Amidst this flurry of activity, our furry friends - the bees and other pollinators - eagerly await their turn to join in on the fun. These buzzing companions flit from one catkin to another, ensuring that no flower is left unattended. The majestic beauty lies not only in witnessing this magical transformation but also in understanding its significance. As Corylus avellana sheds its pollen with every gentle breeze, it paves the way for new life to blossom throughout Britain's temperate forests. So next time you find yourself strolling through Dorset's woodlands during February or any other month when these captivating blooms grace us with their presence, take a moment to appreciate nature's intricate choreography – an awe-inspiring symphony orchestrated by wind-blown catkins!

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