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.”

Confused Cherry Blossoms

Scattered cherry blooms this week on a day of blustery snow.

Buds packed for spring are fooled by a period of cold followed by a burst of warmth.

mthew

2 responses to “Confused Cherry Blossoms”

  1. nature969

    We’ve had cherry blossoms bloom here in Virginia as well out of season.

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  2. Charles McAlexander

    Assuming these trees propagate, they might be the only ones to do so in a hotter future.

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