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Colorful Sparkles

2/23/2022

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Colorful Sparkles in the Snow
Colorful Sparkles in the Snow
Conditions were just right this morning for that multi-colored sparkling type of snow - a low angled sun, recent snow from a dry, cold day for those just-right kinds of flakes that refract the light, and soft shadows from distant tree limbs to darken the bright snow just enough to highlight the colors. 
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And then, recalling childhood memories of those first discoveries, moving side to side just a few inches magically changes everything; new sparkles pop up, and existing ones change color. Magical moments!
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Snow Capped Berries

2/23/2022

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Snow Capped Berries
Snow Capped Berries
Fresh winter snow caps a brightly colored cluster of Highbush Cranberry berries (Viburnum opulus var. americanum), adding an eye-catching flash of color to the winter woods.

Highbush cranberry is a welcome native bush to the Wisconsin landscape, so often crowded out by invasive species like the honeysuckles. While both provide protection and forage for our wildlife, the Vibernum's fruit lasts well into the leaner winter months. 

Our North American Vibernum is closely related to the European variety and, scientifically, is often treated as its subspecies (i.e., Viburnum opulus subsp. trilobum). While not related to cranberries, the name comes from the red fruits, which look much alike, have a similar flavor, and ripen at the same time of year.
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