Sulfur tuft, West Park 22 October 2013 by David Clump of sulfur tuft mushrooms in West Park. They grow on dead wood, though this is often hidden underground.
Autumn horse chestnuts, Upper Green 21 October 2013 by David More horse chestnuts taking on autumn colours earlier than the other native trees. These were on the Upper Green at Tettenhall.
Water boatmen 21 October 2013 by David Water boatmen: long-legged insects skimming across the surface of still water, supported by surface tension.
Robin, Bantock Park 21 October 2013 by David Robin in Bantock Park, possibly a young bird, visible through foliage, and on the ground right by my feet.
Mouldy mushroom 21 October 2013 by David Old and somewhat battered mushroom growing in leaf litter in one of the beds in West Park, itself supporting a growth of mould.
Common earthball with spores 20 October 2013 by David Earthball which has been split open, with the spores all spread out in the immediate vicinity instead of being dispersed.