The catkins pictured are male flowers from one of three oak trees in our yard. The picture above was taken three years ago when we had another bumper crop, as we are having this year. The picture below is by Bill Fieg from the Baton Rouge Advocate, but the link to the photo no longer works .
As you see in the closer view, catkins resemble caterpillars. Grandpère finds the flowers annoying, because he likes our driveway clear. The flowers produce pollen which can cause discomfort for people with allergies. Fortunately, we do not seem to be allergic to the pollen.
