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.
