Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: probably Hybrid Larch with some Siberian Larch

These flowers always fascinate me - including the fact that they are growing from tree branches. If you happen to know where there is a Larch tree, take a look at the branches at the right time of the year. When you see these female flowers (they become cones) up close, they really are very attractive. They start off a deep pinky purple and become paler as they open fully. Yesterday afternoon, 3 May 2015, I met up with a group of birding friends in South Glenmore Park. We walked east towards the "point" and beyond. Not a huge number of birds and most were the far side or in the centre of the Glenmore Reservoir. However, 25 species were seen - will add the list compiled by leaders, Janet and Bernie, posted mainly to help my own memory: 1. Common Loon - 1 heard 2. Horned Grebe - 40+ 3. Red-necked Grebe - 40+ 4. Western Grebe - 60+ 5. Canada Goose - 4 6. Mallard - 12 7. American Wigeon - 10 8. Lesser Scaup - 2 9. Common Goldeneye - 35 10. Bufflehead - 32 11. Swainson's Hawk - 2 12. American Coot - 2 13. Bonaparte's Gull - 3 14. Franklin's Gull - 35+ 15. California Gull - 12 16. Northern Flicker - 1 17. Black-billed Magpie - 5 18. American Crow - 15 19. Common Raven - 8 + 2 young in nest 20. Tree Swallow - 2 21. Rough-winged Swallow - 2 22. Black-capped Chickadee - 2 23. American Robin - 6 24. Yellow-rumped Warbler - 1 Myrtle 25. House Sparrow - 2+ Five of us went to the Good Earth cafe after the walk and, as always, coffee and a chat were most enjoyable. Thanks for the good walk, Janet and Bernie!