Before the snow has fully dissipated in the wetlands, a furry white harbinger of spring appears on the willow trees. The snow-white and silver-gray pussy willows have emerged around Ely. The flowering catkins are said to have received their name from their resemblance to tiny furry pussy-cats.
I photographed these pussy willows near Ely this week. They were later weighted down by several inches of wet heavy snow that has since dissipated.
hi…. RG picked some for her classroom, spring still isn't here.