Budding Tree Branch (Explore #19!)

I discovered this branch on a tree I had never seen on our hillside a month or so ago. I decided to explore my way up to the ridge to see if there was something special to find...of course there were many special sights, including the spider I posted yesterday, some little black and red beetles, and this tree branch! It looks similar to a pussy willow, but it's not soft and fuzzy. I believe those are all new leaves just sprouting. A very lovely discovery!

I've uploaded two other pictures today and I hope you'll visit them too!

Thanks to all of you who have visited and have left comments and favorites! I try to go to all of your pages within a day or two and is a highlight for me to see your beautiful photography! :)

Explored on June 8, 2012, placement at #470.