could it be?

I don't know about these things at all, and I only guess based on the drawings in the Hanging Bat but, are these blurry things hops?

Found sticking through the allotment fence on the Water of Leith at Chesser when going for a walk with Annie and Tenzin.

Dexter did not sleep well last night. I think he's actually feeling the effects worse than I am. He's been a bit ratty for most of the day. Typically, he also had his moments of wonderfulness. Fingers crossed for tonight...