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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.
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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.
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hi…. RG picked some for her classroom, spring still isn't here.