Category: David

Wood mushroom (Agaricus silvicola), a common autumn fungus of woodland (doh) in autumn. This one was growing at the edge of the patch of birches behind Wightwick Mill Lock.

Touch of autumn frost on two different years’ seed heads of bullrushes growing in the increasingly vegetation-bound pool in Compton Park.

Closer and closer views of an earthball clump growing in decaying tree stump.

Magpie on the lookout from a willow branch, surveying Doxey Marshes.

Ice crystals from the first frost of autumn decorating the leaves and berries of a vibernum growing in Compton Rough.

Sowerbyella radiculata fungi, under a leylandii hedge. A rare species which grows in association with conifers. Tt be really certain of identification, a microscope is needed.

Thanks to @lukaslarge for recognising them.