The first sight of buds growing high in the trees after the barrenness of winter brings us such pleasure.
When suddenly they burst open into fresh green leaves of various shapes and sizes, announcing the arrival of spring and the departure of winter.
They stay aloft or in clumps of bushes, with gentle breezes or violent gales to keep them actively dancing on their branches.
Giving shade and safe nesting places for the birds, and removing carbon from the air that we breathe for us.
As the summer moves on and the temperature changes, leaves begin their final swaying dance, before falling down to the ground to their slow decay, and final mulching.
Just before the leaves start falling, they change colour into gold, red, and brown, giving us cause to admire them before their complete detachment.
They have a last task to do, to provide food for other plants, trees and insects, plus fungi to enjoy.
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Photo: Anna Almeida
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