Tag Archives: Fungi

Tuesday Treat: A Different World

Posted on October 27, 2020 by crispina kemp

You might have seen the photo I posted for the #2020picoftheweek challenge. But if not… here’s another chance. Fungi and Lichen on a heathland gully I love this last one (Cladonia). Even the lichen says I love you

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Sunday Picture Post: Woodland, Heathland, Swamp and Marsh

Posted on October 25, 2020 by crispina kemp

Monday. 19th October. Early bus out of Great Yarmouth and a walk along a Sandy Lane… … keeping eyes ever keen for fungi… … and the occasional flower in bloom… … and into Fritton Wood, a pine plantation liberally mixed … Continue reading →

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Lilliput

Posted on October 24, 2020 by crispina kemp

There is a heathland atop the cliffs at Gunton (nr Lowestoft, Suffolk), and the rain has cut a gully. The sides of that gulley are host to heather and lichen… at just the right height to invite my camera… Miniature … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Fungi Found on Mousehold Heath

Posted on October 20, 2020 by crispina kemp

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 And its brother… already … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat

Posted on October 13, 2020 by crispina kemp

Forgive me for borrowing a quote: September rains bring October fungi. Except these photos were taken in September, after the very wet weekend of 26th & 27th (most were found along Marriotts Way). Enjoy… The observant might notice the cobweb … Continue reading →

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The Moment of Birth

Posted on October 10, 2020 by crispina kemp

This is not a common fungus, and to be at its birth… wow! Definitely qualifies for A Day in the Life, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek  

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Tuesday Treat: All Sogged Out

Posted on October 6, 2020 by crispina kemp

It’s been raining much of late. Don’t believe me? And in wet weather, the fungi proliferate. Enjoy… All photos were taken in Damgate Carr, Acle, and along the adjoining stretch of Weaver’s Way

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Tuesday Treat: Flowers and Fungi

Posted on September 29, 2020 by crispina kemp

The numbers of wildflowers diminish while we still wait upon the autumnal plethora of fungi. But here are some. Enjoy You can see how small these are by the size of the moss surrounding them These had sprung up during … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Flowers and Fungi of Early September

Posted on September 15, 2020 by crispina kemp

A combined post of flowers and fungi… So musical, this time of year… (Hip-Hop) Forgive the repetition but this time of year I get obsessed with Rosebay Stealing its colour from my hair! Fading to winter… When bracken turns we … Continue reading →

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According to Scientists…

Posted on September 7, 2020 by crispina kemp

George opened his eyes with grudged reluctance, disturbed from his Sunday morning slumber by her downstairs. Who was she talking to, all ‘sweetness’ and ‘petals’? Next door’s cat, most likely. He had told her… and here she’d got it in … Continue reading →

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