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Fly agarics, Bantock Park

Fly agaric, Bantock Park

Still more of the fly agaric mushrooms which have been showing in many spots this year.

Fly agarics, Bantock Park

These were under trees right by a path in Bantock Park.

Fly agarics, Bantock Park

The ones shown here had been out for some time in damp weather. Rain washing had muted some of the reds in their caps.

Fly agarics, Bantock Park

Someone had kicked one over, offering a view of the gills.

Fly agaric, Bantock Park

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Golden spindles

Golden spindles

Golden spindles are fairly common, and bright, fungi in various shades of yellow. But their small size means they are easily missed even in short grass.

Golden spindles

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Fly agaric mushrooms near Chapel Ash roundabout

Fly agaric, Darlington Street

More of the fly agaric mushrooms which are popping up all over the place this year.

Fly agaric, Darlington Street

These were in a bed of canes by Chapel Ash roundabout, where they crop up most autumns.

Fly agaric, Darlington Street

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Brown birch bolete, Bantock Park

Brown birch bolete, Bantock Park

Same species as the previous post: this brown birch bolete was growing under birch trees in Bantock Park.

Brown birch bolete, Bantock Park

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Brown birch bolete, Finchfield

Brown birch bolete, Finchfield

Another of the mushrooms which has been popping up often this autumn. A brown birch bolete, this time on the lawn by the Finchfield shops.

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Russulas, Himley Plantation

Russula, Himley Plantation

Russula growing on the floor of Himley Plantation.

It is possibly Russula luteotacta, a fairly common member of the genus which doesn’t seem to have a common English name.

Russula, Himley Plantation