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Fungi come in all sorts of shapes/sizes & have a crucial role in the Natural World but their beauty & importance is often overlooked.
I& #39;m not an expert or a forager just some one who loves Fungi with a camera & a load of books,most of them picked up from charity shops.

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Fungi come in all sorts of shapes/sizes & have a crucial role in the Natural World but their beauty & importance is often overlooked.I& #39;m not an expert or a forager just some one who loves Fungi with a camera & a load of books,most of them picked up from charity shops." title="1 of 5https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">Fungi come in all sorts of shapes/sizes & have a crucial role in the Natural World but their beauty & importance is often overlooked.I& #39;m not an expert or a forager just some one who loves Fungi with a camera & a load of books,most of them picked up from charity shops.">

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This & #39;thread& #39; is a work in progress, so it might get a bit messy as I want to keep my Fungi posts in & #39;one place& #39;.

I will only name Fungi when I& #39;m absolutely sure,other times I will only go as far as the family they belong to...

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This & #39;thread& #39; is a work in progress, so it might get a bit messy as I want to keep my Fungi posts in & #39;one place& #39;.I will only name Fungi when I& #39;m absolutely sure,other times I will only go as far as the family they belong to..." title="2 of 5https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">This & #39;thread& #39; is a work in progress, so it might get a bit messy as I want to keep my Fungi posts in & #39;one place& #39;.I will only name Fungi when I& #39;m absolutely sure,other times I will only go as far as the family they belong to...">

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Weather,conditions & age can have a big impact on how Fungi look. Also some species are notoriously difficult to identify especially just on sight ( Yes I& #39;m looking at you Russula& #39;s you little buggers)

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Weather,conditions & age can have a big impact on how Fungi look. Also some species are notoriously difficult to identify especially just on sight ( Yes I& #39;m looking at you Russula& #39;s you little buggers)" title="3 of 5 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">Weather,conditions & age can have a big impact on how Fungi look. Also some species are notoriously difficult to identify especially just on sight ( Yes I& #39;m looking at you Russula& #39;s you little buggers)">

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I will only mention edibility in & #39;interesting facts& #39; posts.
I& #39;ve picked a few when there& #39;s loads but i& #39;m not a forager & would not use this place to encourage anyone to try it.
There& #39;s lots of reasons why edible Fungi may be dodgy apart from correct identification.

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I will only mention edibility in & #39;interesting facts& #39; posts.I& #39;ve picked a few when there& #39;s loads but i& #39;m not a forager & would not use this place to encourage anyone to try it.There& #39;s lots of reasons why edible Fungi may be dodgy apart from correct identification." title="4 of 5 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">I will only mention edibility in & #39;interesting facts& #39; posts.I& #39;ve picked a few when there& #39;s loads but i& #39;m not a forager & would not use this place to encourage anyone to try it.There& #39;s lots of reasons why edible Fungi may be dodgy apart from correct identification.">

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All photo& #39;s are my own so some posts may not include a photo of the Fungi i& #39;m talking about.
Also post from my walks may include things other than Fungi & the odd furry bundle.

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All photo& #39;s are my own so some posts may not include a photo of the Fungi i& #39;m talking about. Also post from my walks may include things other than Fungi & the odd furry bundle." title="5 of 5 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">All photo& #39;s are my own so some posts may not include a photo of the Fungi i& #39;m talking about. Also post from my walks may include things other than Fungi & the odd furry bundle.">

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Went for a short walk on Wednesday.
A lot of the Wood out of bounds because of the Bluebells.
But did see some Dryad& #39;s Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus).

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Went for a short walk on Wednesday.A lot of the Wood out of bounds because of the Bluebells.But did see some Dryad& #39;s Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus)." title="1 of 2 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom"> Went for a short walk on Wednesday.A lot of the Wood out of bounds because of the Bluebells.But did see some Dryad& #39;s Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus).">

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These are young Dryad& #39;s Saddle & have been growing on the same dead tree for a few years now.
Judging from previous years they should grow to an absolute epic size.

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These are young Dryad& #39;s Saddle & have been growing on the same dead tree for a few years now.Judging from previous years they should grow to an absolute epic size." title="2 of 2 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">These are young Dryad& #39;s Saddle & have been growing on the same dead tree for a few years now.Judging from previous years they should grow to an absolute epic size.">

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The other day I posted pics from my walk of some young Dryad& #39;s Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus).
These are older Dryad& #39;s from the same place, 2018/19. Some of them well over a foot across.
Yes, that is a drowned slug in one of them.

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The other day I posted pics from my walk of some young Dryad& #39;s Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus).These are older Dryad& #39;s from the same place, 2018/19. Some of them well over a foot across.Yes, that is a drowned slug in one of them." title="1 of 1 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">The other day I posted pics from my walk of some young Dryad& #39;s Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus).These are older Dryad& #39;s from the same place, 2018/19. Some of them well over a foot across.Yes, that is a drowned slug in one of them.">

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There are millions of species of Fungi. My interest is with the few visible & temporary fruiting bodies.
The actual Fungi live mostly out of sight, underground or within a Tree.
This is Mycelium and it& #39;s what does all the work,mainly breaking down organic material.

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There are millions of species of Fungi. My interest is with the few visible & temporary fruiting bodies.The actual Fungi live mostly out of sight, underground or within a Tree.This is Mycelium and it& #39;s what does all the work,mainly breaking down organic material." title="1 of 4 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">There are millions of species of Fungi. My interest is with the few visible & temporary fruiting bodies.The actual Fungi live mostly out of sight, underground or within a Tree.This is Mycelium and it& #39;s what does all the work,mainly breaking down organic material.">

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When conditions are right a Mushroom is produced, it& #39;s only purpose is to release spores. (More on that in another post)
Here& #39;s some Mycelium & Mushrooms.
Clockwise from left
Rosy Bonnet ( Mycena Rosea)
Wood Blewit (Lepista Nuda)
Clouded Agaric (Clitocybe nebularis)

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When conditions are right a Mushroom is produced, it& #39;s only purpose is to release spores. (More on that in another post)Here& #39;s some Mycelium & Mushrooms.Clockwise from leftRosy Bonnet ( Mycena Rosea) Wood Blewit (Lepista Nuda) Clouded Agaric (Clitocybe nebularis)" title="2 of 4 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">When conditions are right a Mushroom is produced, it& #39;s only purpose is to release spores. (More on that in another post)Here& #39;s some Mycelium & Mushrooms.Clockwise from leftRosy Bonnet ( Mycena Rosea) Wood Blewit (Lepista Nuda) Clouded Agaric (Clitocybe nebularis)">

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1 individual Fungi can cover a large area.
The Mushrooms below are from one organism.
Left-Glistening Inkcaps (Coprinellus Micaceus)
Right-Common Puffballs (Lycoperdon Perlatum)
Mushrooms metres away from each other are most likely from the same organism.
Even Miles...

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1 individual Fungi can cover a large area.The Mushrooms below are from one organism.Left-Glistening Inkcaps (Coprinellus Micaceus)Right-Common Puffballs (Lycoperdon Perlatum)Mushrooms metres away from each other are most likely from the same organism.Even Miles..." title="3 of 4 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">1 individual Fungi can cover a large area.The Mushrooms below are from one organism.Left-Glistening Inkcaps (Coprinellus Micaceus)Right-Common Puffballs (Lycoperdon Perlatum)Mushrooms metres away from each other are most likely from the same organism.Even Miles...">

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...This is Honey Fungus (Armillaria Mellea)
Another Honey Fungus, (A.Ostoyae) in Oregon USA has been growing for at least 2000 years & it& #39;s size is nearly 4 Square Miles.
Search & #39;largest living organism& #39; for more details.

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...This is Honey Fungus (Armillaria Mellea)Another Honey Fungus, (A.Ostoyae) in Oregon USA has been growing for at least 2000 years & it& #39;s size is nearly 4 Square Miles. Search & #39;largest living organism& #39; for more details." title="4 of 4 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">...This is Honey Fungus (Armillaria Mellea)Another Honey Fungus, (A.Ostoyae) in Oregon USA has been growing for at least 2000 years & it& #39;s size is nearly 4 Square Miles. Search & #39;largest living organism& #39; for more details." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>

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All aspects of Fungi are interesting but the main thing for the hobbyist are the Mushrooms.
A bad example because it& #39;s a different Kingdom but It& #39;s a bit like some one interested in Trees just taking photos of Acorns,Conkers & Cherries.

All aspects of Fungi are interesting but the main thing for the hobbyist are the Mushrooms.A bad example because it& #39;s a different Kingdom but It& #39;s a bit like some one interested in Trees just taking photos of Acorns,Conkers & Cherries." title="5 of 5 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">All aspects of Fungi are interesting but the main thing for the hobbyist are the Mushrooms.A bad example because it& #39;s a different Kingdom but It& #39;s a bit like some one interested in Trees just taking photos of Acorns,Conkers & Cherries." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>

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Yesterday& #39;s evening walk.

Fungi is about all year but generally becomes more numerous from July to October.
Still, there will plenty going on this time of year but I spot as I walk rather than concentrating on one area.
Also...

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Yesterday& #39;s evening walk.Fungi is about all year but generally becomes more numerous from July to October.Still, there will plenty going on this time of year but I spot as I walk rather than concentrating on one area.Also..." title="1 of 10 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">Yesterday& #39;s evening walk.Fungi is about all year but generally becomes more numerous from July to October.Still, there will plenty going on this time of year but I spot as I walk rather than concentrating on one area.Also..." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>

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...Bluebells. I wouldn& #39;t dream of trampling through these.
Another few weeks I& #39;ll be able to move off the paths.
With lock down I been going in the evening. Low light with bright evening sunshine breaking through seems to make them glow. Anyway....

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...Bluebells. I wouldn& #39;t dream of trampling through these. Another few weeks I& #39;ll be able to move off the paths.With lock down I been going in the evening. Low light with bright evening sunshine breaking through seems to make them glow. Anyway...." title="2 of 10https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">...Bluebells. I wouldn& #39;t dream of trampling through these. Another few weeks I& #39;ll be able to move off the paths.With lock down I been going in the evening. Low light with bright evening sunshine breaking through seems to make them glow. Anyway...." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>

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...Spotted three Fungi one of which come& #39;s back every year in the same place (would& #39;ve been four but that& #39;s a sore point)
If I& #39;m having a quiet day there& #39;s a few places where there always seems to be something popping up.

Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus Sulphureus)

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...Spotted three Fungi one of which come& #39;s back every year in the same place (would& #39;ve been four but that& #39;s a sore point)If I& #39;m having a quiet day there& #39;s a few places where there always seems to be something popping up.Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus Sulphureus)" title="3 of 10 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">...Spotted three Fungi one of which come& #39;s back every year in the same place (would& #39;ve been four but that& #39;s a sore point)If I& #39;m having a quiet day there& #39;s a few places where there always seems to be something popping up.Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus Sulphureus)" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>

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Sometimes called the Sulphur Polypore or Sulphur Shelf.
This is a young specimen. Soft & moist it will get harder & duller as it ages.

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Sometimes called the Sulphur Polypore or Sulphur Shelf.This is a young specimen. Soft & moist it will get harder & duller as it ages." title="4 of 10 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">Sometimes called the Sulphur Polypore or Sulphur Shelf.This is a young specimen. Soft & moist it will get harder & duller as it ages." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>

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Pale Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus Pulmonarius)
Young specimens that have been growing on this fallen tree for a few years now.

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Pale Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus Pulmonarius)Young specimens that have been growing on this fallen tree for a few years now." title="5 of 10 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">Pale Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus Pulmonarius)Young specimens that have been growing on this fallen tree for a few years now." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>

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The Pale Oyster Mushroom tends to appear late Spring- Summer. The Oyster Mushroom ( P. Ostreatus) which is darker, Autumn- early Winter.

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The Pale Oyster Mushroom tends to appear late Spring- Summer. The Oyster Mushroom ( P. Ostreatus) which is darker, Autumn- early Winter." title="6 of 10 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">The Pale Oyster Mushroom tends to appear late Spring- Summer. The Oyster Mushroom ( P. Ostreatus) which is darker, Autumn- early Winter." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>

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Bluebells

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Wild Garlic.

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St Georges Mushroom (Calocybe Gambosa)
Appear through to June but usually start popping up around St Georges Day.
Very strong mushroomy smell.

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St Georges Mushroom (Calocybe Gambosa) Appear through to June but usually start popping up around St Georges Day.Very strong mushroomy smell." title="9 of 10 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">St Georges Mushroom (Calocybe Gambosa) Appear through to June but usually start popping up around St Georges Day.Very strong mushroomy smell." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>

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Spotted these on my way back. First time I& #39;ve seen them here. There were loads where I used to live & they did seem to appear the week around 23rd April.

** Please click for full pictures until I find a balance between the size I like & the best size for twitter.

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Spotted these on my way back. First time I& #39;ve seen them here. There were loads where I used to live & they did seem to appear the week around 23rd April.** Please click for full pictures until I find a balance between the size I like & the best size for twitter." title="10 of 10 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍄" title="Mushroom" aria-label="Emoji: Mushroom">Spotted these on my way back. First time I& #39;ve seen them here. There were loads where I used to live & they did seem to appear the week around 23rd April.** Please click for full pictures until I find a balance between the size I like & the best size for twitter." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>

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