A sparrow pecks at cherry blossoms at a park in Tokyo. Cherry blossoms are expected to reach their peak in Tokyo on the weekend.
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A sparrow pecks at cherry blossoms at a park in Tokyo. Cherry blossoms are expected to reach their peak in Tokyo on the weekend.
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GW
Sipping that nectar at the base of the flowers!
Kurobune
Nice shot, Hoshiko-san !
Wakarimasen
Are sakura edible? Must try one.
sensei258
At the High School where I work, I've seen Japanese White Eyes doing this to the plum blossoms
NckHmml
@Wakarimasen yes they are perfectly edible (I cannot vouch for the taste).
The seeds however, can contain trace amounts of cyanide, so I would advice not eating those. (If you are worried about potential cyanide in the flowers, you can try steaming them just to be sure, there shouldn't be any though)
Monozuki
So the full-blown spring rolls around on weekend. Actually, it was rather warm in Tokyo today. Beautiful shot!
Poor English Speaker
When it comes to sparrows or other birds pecking, what are they doing? That's what I have been thinking about it.
smithinjapan
Great picture, Mr. Hoshiko.