Fiddlehead Ferns?

[coll]

My backyard is full of ferns that look just like this right now. Is there something else they could be, or should I be harvesting instead of posting questions?

http://www.google.com/search?q=fiddle...

Here are the actual ferns, sorry so blurry.

[Nyleve]

I don't think those are the right ferns. From the look of the leaves, the appear to be a different type of fern. I've been picking fiddleheads for about 30 years so I do know what I'm talking about. There are so many different types of ferns and some of them aren't safe to eat. Actually what is interesting is that quite a few of the pictures on the link you posted are not proper fiddleheads at all - they may be called fiddleheads from the shape of the sprout, but they are definitely not all edible fiddleheads. Sorry.

[coll]

Thanks, that's what I needed to know. I love the fact that the ferns grow wild all over my yard, don't really need to eat them, especially if there's a chance of poisoning!

[Nyleve]

They are lovely - enjoy them without consuming. Glad I was able to step in front of the bus for you.

[coll]

I am grateful!