Popple Pop!

Some trees go by many names.  This one is a Populus tremuloides.  Better known as many other names, like:
  Quaking aspen,
  Trembling aspen,
  American aspen,
  Quakies,
  Golden aspen,
  Trembling poplar,
  White poplar,
          or just plain old POPPLE.

Popple are one of the first to 'pop', and she is holding true this year too.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Aspen Buds

Saturday I explored with another photographer.  We investigated the MAC wildlife area in Crystal, MN.  Some of the younger Quaking Aspen trees were budding along the path and starting to fluff.  There are a number of these trees along the marsh road.  It might be a little early yet for the budding.  The weather man is warning of the possibility of a foot of snow in the next couple days.  It will be interesting to see how things look by the weekend!

Enjoy!

~ Robin