Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

All Trees Edition

Betula nigraRiver Birch (Betula nigra), young above and middle-aged below, if I’m not mistaken.Betula nigra

Populus deltoidesThe giant old Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) between the two bridges.IMG_0115Bud on ice. Waiting, waiting…CatalpaA trio of Catalpa trees, prime Two-Spotted Ladybug habitat.The Kentucky Coffee trees on the right, however, don’t inspire the aphids the ladybugs eat.CatalpaCatalpa pods.

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2 responses to “All Trees Edition”

  1. Erik Danielson

    Where is that cottonwood? I’m not yet familiar with the bridges of brooklyn, I’ll admit…

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    1. mthew

      This is in Brooklyn Bridge Park, near Jane’s Carousel, Dock St. & East River.

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