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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Kurobune
Nice shot, Hoshiko-san !
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)
sensei258
At the High School where I work, I've seen Japanese White Eyes doing this to the plum blossoms
smithinjapan
Great picture, Mr. Hoshiko.
GW
Sipping that nectar at the base of the flowers!
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.
Wakarimasen
Are sakura edible? Must try one.