6th October 2020: Mousehold Heath which in previous years has yielded some new-to-me species of fungi. Would we find new ones this year?
Every fungus hunter’s delight, recognised by all, even if unable to name it
Amanita muscaria aka Fly Agaric: 6 Oct 2020
And its brother…
already featured on this blog: Tawny Grisette. THAT was a new one for me
Turkey Tail: 6 Oct 2020
Nothing new here; it’s quite common. But it is a good specimen
Jelly ears: 6 Oct 2020
Another common fungus. But again, a good specimen
This next one could be one of several different species, several different families. I’ve yet to get to grips with these bonnets/parachutes/etcs. But I like the elfin size of it
Unnamed: 6 Oct 2020
Another Unnamed (possibly parachutes): 6 Oct 2020
Rose Bonnet: 6 Oct 2020
This is another group I’ve yet to identify with certainty, but I’ll take a guess at a Wood-tuft
Unnamed: 6 Oct 2020
Pretty as flowers: 6 Oct 2020
I have this recorded in my folder as In The Dark Lord’s Garden.
Hare’s Ears: 6 Oct 2020
This is classed as a “cup”. And it was a new find. Happy with that
Dapperling or Amanita??? 6 Oct 2020
The Dapperling and Amanita families have much in common
Shaggy Scalycap: 6 Oct 2020
What a wonderful name. And so easy to identify. And another new one for me.
Unnamed: 6 Oct 2020
I’d like to say it’s a waxcap. But there are several other species it could be.
Hoof bracket growing on birch: 6 Oct 2020
Love the colour of that one
Unnamed: 6 Oct 2020
I’m sure to an expert it would be easy to name. But I’m not that. I do see it often, spilling out from trees.
And finally an easy one…
Oysterling, underneath: 6 Oct 2020
Oysterling, above: 6 Oct 2020
And that, my friends, is all for today. I’ll have more for you next week. Maybe I’ll even be able to name a few more.
I hope it’s encouraged you to look more carefully at the places you’re passing. In the ordinary, the extraordinary hides.
Mycology for the masses
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Yea 🙂
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These are great Crispina! In the second photo one of those fungi looks like a rosebud! 🙂 ❤
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They look like so many other tings. Many look like kitchen rejects. Cakes etc gone wrong!
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A wonderful collection of hidden beauties. Cheers to you for pointing out to others that much beauty exists in the surroundings of those who take time to look.
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And that is the crux: If we take time. The world is a beautiful place. But most folks prefer the goods at the malls
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Absolutely. I’m confident that I’ll mention that sometime in future walks. …. Which started today
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I know that it did, cos I read it 🙂
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These are spectacular, Crispina! I love that you can name so many – me? Not a one!
However, you will be pleased with me when I post my “Walktober” post, hopefully, tonight, if not, well…before Saturday for sure because I have a few fungi that I was pleased as punch to find.
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Brilliant. Looking forward to it 🙂
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Beautiful photos, Crispina 🙂
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Thanks, Sammi. Alas, the photos eat into my writing time. But the weather will keep me in soon enough, so I’ve decided to stop fretting and to enjoy
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I’ve never see anything like these before! They’re amazing!
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Thanks, Jen. Some of these were first finds for me, too. Always exciting.
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😊👏👏👏
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seems like it
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These are beautiful specimens, in such good condition, you came across them at just the right time!
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I think the Queen of Fungi favours me this year!!!
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Mousehold Health, many memories. 🙏❤
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You know Norwich? Many of my photos are taken in that area
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Indeed I do. I know it very, very well. I am near. ❤🙏
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I read your biog on your blog. Some of it is familar from my eldest daughter’s illness, other parts familar from my own internal wanderings.
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Indeed. Thank you for taking the time to read. How long have you been on wordpress? 🙏
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I am today celebrating 8 years. I’ll do a post during the week to celebrate but the last few days have been rather hectic. It’s been a slow build. I do not chase numbers. I’d rather an intimate readership who I can get to know and exchange comments, than meaningless numbers
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8 years of blogging, thanks for sharing your posts with us all this time. I agree with quality (soul) relationships than quantity (ego) numbers.
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I wish I could spend more time in those interactions. Time has become precious… how best to apportion it
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Indeed.
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🙂
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