If you want to take up microscopic identification of pollen,now would be a splendid time to start by collecting hazel pollen from catkins. The pollen grains are quite distinct and of uniform size, 25 microns if memory serves, so they can be used as a reference to judge the size of other pollens under the lens.
Chris
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