crocus hunting April 6, 2025

This is one of dozens of trail markers at Nose Hill Environmental Park.  The cut out is a crocus.  That tells you something right there!  Nose Hill is a sure thing when it comes to crocus hunting. That’s where I went crocus hunting today and I did not need the markers to find my way.  I know the areas where these wildflowers bloom.  I made a round about way to all the locations so not only to capture crocus photographs but also to add to my kilometre collection.

There were an abundance of crocuses on all the sunny slopes.  They were in various stages of growth with some being pretty much prime to others just poking their noses out of the ground.  Most of the snow is gone from up on The Hill so I knew I would have luck this morning with hunting. These are a few of my favourite photos which were a challenge to pick out of the close to two hundred photos that I took. 

While on the hunt, not only did I admire the wildflowers but also the wildlife.  

As I approached the pond, a flock of Mallards flew away but these two stayed put.  The lighting was perfect.  The green on the male is handsome and the female has such a sweet face.  I like the drops of water coming from her bill. 

I won't have another chance to crocus hunt for a week or so. 

I am sure by then the slopes will be a carpet of mauve, pink and purple.