Yellow pinyon pine pollen collects in a small puddle in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Bob Reedy

NATURE News:

Pine pollen is out and about! The bright yellow/green dust can be found almost everywhere—on cars, on outdoor furniture, and collecting in water.

If you are sensitive, take care not to brush up against branches with male cones, as that releases a cloud of pollen.

Male cones are loaded with pollen. Photo by Bob Reedy