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Hazelnut catkins cascade from delicate branches, heralding the winter awakening of orchards across New South Wales. These intricate, pendulous clusters sway with a golden-bronze luminescence, capturing the subtle promise of the coming season's harvest. Each elongated male flower spike, known as a catkin, hangs gracefully - some fully emerged in pale yellow-green tones, others transitioning to deeper bronze as they mature and prepare to release pollen. The soft, textured surfaces of these reproductive structures create a mesmerizing botanical landscape, with blurred winter backgrounds suggesting the cool, crisp atmosphere of a dormant orchard. These hazelnut catkins represent a critical moment in the agricultural cycle, where pollination begins its quiet, essential work beneath the bare branches. The image captures the delicate balance of agricultural renewal, showcasing the intricate natural mechanisms that will eventually transform these fragile flowers into the robust, protein-rich nuts destined for markets and kitchens across Australia.