Lots of rain showers around at the moment but I did get out for a couple of hours yesterday without getting soaked. Anything to avoid editing video.
I decided to go and look for Crested Newts, the pond is easy to find as it has a sign identifying it. The newts are as elusive as ever.
Whilst scanning the pond for any sign of movement an Emperor Dragonfly flew past. I didn't realise they lived this far north but I am a hundred percent sure it was one. I settled down to wait for it to return and ten minutes later it did and settled briefly on a Bilberry. It never came back again.
On we wandered. The fungi are starting to show and though these images could be sharper it's good to see them.
I decided to go and look for Crested Newts, the pond is easy to find as it has a sign identifying it. The newts are as elusive as ever.
On we wandered. The fungi are starting to show and though these images could be sharper it's good to see them.
Orange Peel Fungus
Fly Agaric.
These are in almost pristine condition and arranged fortuitously in order of maturity.
I'll have to investigate the sharpness. I guess the camera is set on something stupid.
That's all for now.
What brilliant colours on the fungi.
ReplyDeleteJohn, yes hard to miss.
ReplyDeleteFabulous colours, Adrian. Would love to see the Orange Peel Fungus - quite spectacular!
ReplyDeleteRichard there are also Elf cups which are redder and grow on logs.
DeleteOhh good, the fungi are back. Always enjoy the colours you find. I know, I'm such a lightweight, it's all about the pretty colours to me!
ReplyDeletePauline, yes there seem to be plenty around this year.
DeleteI love fungi. Fascinating and beautiful, ever so slightly sinister, and sometimes delicious. We used to have that fungus that tastes like chicken growing on an oak tree in our garden. You would know its name, Adrian?
ReplyDeleteFrances, it's common name is chicken of the woods, Laetiporus sulphureus.
DeleteHeerlijk herkenbaar je hebt de vliegenzwammen er prachtig opstaan
ReplyDeleteBas, meestal sloegen de slakken me tegen hen.
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