Category: 2015

New boots were the order of the day as we headed for the Ousburn on a crisp morning. Quite a few fungi still about…many of the usual suspects

Spurred on by the Osbournes we had a lovely walk and coffee and found the Dene in full bloom. Lots of choice and probably not enough time to

With departure to Preston Montford imminent on the 6th Sept, we had a quick walk to our favourite spots and were richly rewarded.. a bumper crop with the

Our first outing after the summer break and there were lots of fungi to choose from.. I believe this is Xerocomellus porosporus, the Sepia bolete. Characteristic features are

A good early morning start gave us the following: Psathyrella tephrophylla, Coprinus micaceus (abundant), Pleurotus cornucopiae var cornucopiae (a few at Pets Corner), Kretzschmaria deusta (Brittle Cinder), Leptosphaeria acuta

A few agarics around – Psathyrella tephrophylla on soil/woodchip,  a Conocybe sp on soil near the North Lodge and a group of Psathyrella conopilus in their usual spot..