Help identifying this plant please

[soph.h]

There's a few of these in the garden at the moment..
had Colin outside for 15 minutes today on the patio as it's warmed up a bit today. I always watch him when he was outside and I noticed he tried to eat one of these- I took it off him but I think he may have gotten a small bit still. Will this be dangerous or is he okay? I don't know what plant these are from so would appreciate the help.

 

[Jacqui]

My guess is off a tree since it's early spring (correct?). What trees do you have?

 

[soph.h]

My guess is off a tree since it's early spring (correct?). What trees do you have?

I suspect you're right! The trees are in the neighbours garden but come over the fence.. I'll attach some photos but I'm afraid I don't know what type they are

 

[soph.h]

My guess is off a tree since it's early spring (correct?). What trees do you have?

I suspect you're right! The trees are in the neighbours garden but come over the fence.. I'll attach a photo but I'm afraid I don't know what type they are.

 

[Lyn W]

It looks like catkins, but they come from different trees. This may help.

Which trees have catkins and how to ID them

Catkins are long slim clusters of tiny flowers. We take a look at which trees have them, why they grow and when you can see them.

www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

 

[soph.h]

It looks like catkins, but they come from different trees. This may help.

Which trees have catkins and how to ID them

Catkins are long slim clusters of tiny flowers. We take a look at which trees have them, why they grow and when you can see them.

www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

That's great- thank you!!

 

[Maro2Bear]

It looks like catkins, but they come from different trees. This may help.

Which trees have catkins and how to ID them

Catkins are long slim clusters of tiny flowers. We take a look at which trees have them, why they grow and when you can see them.

www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

Good job Lyn. I was just going to add a comment but i see that you beat me too it. Many trees have catkins, both female & male parts. You often have to look very closely for the actual flower bud.

A popular tree with catkins is the Quaking Aspen tree, as is the Poplar.

aspen tree catkins - Google Search