Catkin Collection

Alnus glutinosa (Willd. ) XXI 4, alder
An illustration of alder tree fruit and foliage from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Common oak (Quercus robur) fowers shedding pollen. Surrey, UK. April

Cedar (Cedrus sp), male catkins releasing pollen. Surrey England, UK

Salix caprea, goat willow tree
An illustrative plate of goat willow foliage and catkins from the Botany Library Plate Collection, held at the Natural History Museum, London

Eurasian Siskins (Carduelis spinus) on a branch of Alder (Alnus glutinosa) ready to fly away

Easter postcard with eggs and catkins. Date: circa 1930s

Carduelis spinus, Eurasian siskin
Plate 37 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Alnus glutinosa (W. ) DCXXXI, alder
An illustration of an alder tree, fruit and foliage from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Hop, Humulus lupulus. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Main's Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London
FLO4671640 Hop, Humulus lupulus. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Main's Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835

Male Willow (Salix sp.) catkin, Belair Provincial Forest, Manitoba, Canada

Wood warbler (Phylloscopus sibilatrix) amongst willow catkins, Finland, May

Goat willow (Salix caprea) female catkin in UV light, fine hairs and nectar fluroescing. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Male Yellow warbler (Setophaga / Dendroica petechia) in breeding plumage singing amongst oak catkins and leaves, New York, USA, May

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Goat Willow catkins (Salix caprea), an important food source for pollinators in early spring. Peak District National Park, UK. April

USA, Washington State, Seabeck. Pollen-producing male parts of beaked hazelnut catkin plant

Lodgepole pine cones and catkins, Two Ribbons Trail, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Catkins on Cottonwood (Populus nigra) tree, Grazalema, Southern Spain. March

Pussy willow / Goat willow / Great sallow (Salix caprea) female catkins, Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK. April

F. 16 Hymenanthera latifolia;Streblus pendulinus, c. 1790-95 (w / c & ink on paper)
5671315 F.16 Hymenanthera latifolia; Streblus pendulinus, c.1790-95 (w/c & ink on paper) by Doody, John (fl.1790-99) (attr)

White or Silver Willow, White Wicker - White willow tree, Salix alba, with leaf, flower, male and female catkins
FLO4604416 White or Silver Willow, White Wicker - White willow tree, Salix alba, with leaf, flower, male and female catkins, fruit and seed

Branch of a Silver Birch Tree, from a book about Carolus Linnaeus
CHT202243 Branch of a Silver Birch Tree, from a book about Carolus Linnaeus system of classification by G.H. von Schubert (coloured engraving) by German School

Common alder tree, Betula alnus, and frizzled bartramia, Bartramia crispa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Hop, Humulus lupulus. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer

Easter postcard with a vase of flowers. Date: circa 1930s

Sweet Chestnut, engraved by A. Hse (colour litho)
STC172344 Sweet Chestnut, engraved by A. Hse (colour litho) by Kautsky, Johann (1827-96) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Czech, out of copyright

The Cob Nut, 1816 (w / c on paper)
AH51537 The Cob Nut, 1816 (w/c on paper) by Hooker, William (1779-1832); Lindley Library, RHS, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Birch (left) and Mistletoe (right), fig. 9 and 10 from The Young Landsman
STC219917 Birch (left) and Mistletoe (right), fig. 9 and 10 from The Young Landsman, published Vienna, 1845 (hand-coloured litho) by Trentsensky

Fagus Castanea, from A Comprehensive Work on All Species of Wood
1275228 Fagus Castanea, from A Comprehensive Work on All Species of Wood by Johann Daniel von Reitter, published 1803-05 (coloured engraving) by German School

Alder (aune) and moss variete - Common alder tree, Betula alnus, and frizzled bartramia, Bartramia crispa
FLO4685763 Alder (aune) and moss variete - Common alder tree, Betula alnus, and frizzled bartramia, Bartramia crispa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods

Sandbar willow twigs (Aquilegia columbine), X-ray

European greenfinch (Chloris chloris chloris) on branch with Hazel catkins (Corylus), Moselle, France, February

Palm Sunday in Spitalfields, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Palm Sunday in Spitalfields, 1844. In the neighbourhood of London... " palming" is still a practice on the Sunday before Easter

Hazel (Corylus avellana) catkins dispersing pollen with female flower above on branch. Controlled condition.s Surrey, England, UK

Great tit (Parus major) sitting on Hazel (Corylus) with catkins, Loire Atlantique, France, January

Scarce tortoiseshell butterfly (Nymphalis xanthomelas) on pussy willow, Luhanka, Keski-Finland, April. / Central Finland, Finland, April

Fagus Castanea, 1803-1805
Fagus Castanea, from a Comprehensive Work on All Species of Wood by Johann Daniel von Reitter, pub. 1803-1805 (coloured engraving)

male catkin from a goat willow tree on a white background, studio shot
Close-up of a male catkin from a goat willow tree on a white background; Studio Shot

Fuzzy Willow Catkins Come Out In The Spring; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Water Beads Cling To Willow Catkins After A Recent Rain; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) in Hazel (Corylus avellana) bush, Bursfelde, Lower Saxony, Germany

Blue tit on pussy willow C018 / 0886
Blue tit on pussy willow. Male blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) on a pussy willow (Salix sp.) branch in flower. Blue tits grow up to 12 centimetres in length and are found throughout Europe

Hazel catkins (Corylus avellana) are present on the plant through winter. They develop rapidly and open in early February, before the leaves

Hazel Tree Catkins
Hazel twigs with buds and catkins (corylus avellana)

White willow Salix alba, male and female flowers catkins, illustration
Botany - Trees - Salicaceae - White willow (Salix alba), male and female flowers (catkins), illustration

Rural scene with cottage on a Christmas card, with catkins in the border. Date: circa 1890s

Ruddy Somali kitten

Ruddy Somali kitten is relaxing on a sofa

Young wildcat -Felis silvestris-, Neuschoenau outdoor animal enclosure, Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

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"Nature's Delicate Beauties: Exploring the Fascinating World of Catkins" Catkins, also known as nature's delicate beauties, are a captivating feature found in various trees and plants. From alders to oaks, cedars to willows, these slender clusters of flowers hold secrets waiting to be discovered. In the enchanting realm of Alnus glutinosa (Willd. ) XXI 4, commonly known as alder, catkins sway gracefully in the breeze. Their presence adds a touch of elegance to Easter postcards adorned with colorful eggs and these charming botanical wonders. As April arrives in Surrey, UK, Quercus robur unveils its majestic Common oak. Amidst this grandeur lies a spectacle - fowers shedding pollen from their male catkins, and is an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of nature's intricate mechanisms at work. Venturing further into Surrey's landscapes brings us face-to-face with Cedrus sp. , where male catkins release clouds of pollen into the air. This mesmerizing phenomenon showcases Mother Nature's ability to create breathtaking displays even on a microscopic scale. Moving on to Alnus glutinosa (W. ) DCXXXI or alder once again, we witness its harmonious coexistence with Eurasian Siskins (Carduelis spinus). These vibrant birds perch upon branches adorned with Alder catkins – ready for whatever adventure awaits them. Salix caprea, better known as goat willow tree, offers another delightful scene as Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) flutter around feeding on its irresistible catkins. A true testament to the interconnectedness between flora and fauna within our natural world. Journeying southward to Grazalema in Southern Spain during March reveals Cottonwood trees (Populus nigra) donning their own unique array of catkins. Against picturesque backdrops, they add splashes of charm and grace to the landscape.