Two different species of brittlegill mushrooms, also known as russulas, which were growing on roadside lawns in the same area of quiet residential streets.
A sunny morning recently, with three herons showing themselves, spread along the shore of boating lake island, West Park. All, as usual, studiously avoiding each other.
A small flock of tufted ducks gather to overwinter on the lake at West Park every year. There’s probably more to come yet, but fifteen or so have already arrived. Here’s a few of them.