Love the photos! The first photo in your last post is of the flowers or seed buds. Not to worry about those. The second photo is of leaf buds. When those pop, you will notice an off flavor. The leaf buds are usually two to three weeks behind the flowers, depending on the weather.
2016-First year
17 Taps
Block arch & steam pans
About 1 1/2 gallons
2017-20 taps
About 3 gallons
2018-13 taps
Same Block arch & steam pans (modified arch & pans)
2019-12 taps (keep losing trees)
2020-Brand new Smokey Lake StarCat evaporator, about 15 taps.
43.62N 87.78W