fly agaric

[sean]

I've been wanting to see one of these for ages as its been a very long time since i saw one.....and even then it was an old one. Yesterday however i finally came across a beauty in Windsor Park. This is one stunning funghi!!

[David oakman]

Nice one Sean. I like Windsor park:thumbup:

[David Humphries]

That's pretty late.

 

We've not had many at all this year at Hampstead.

 

Good find Sean.

 

Nice shots

 

 

What was the predominant woodland around it?

 

Birch like in the background of first shot, or any Pine?

 

 

 

 

 

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[sean]

That's pretty late.

 

We've not had many at all this year at Hampstead.

 

Good find Sean.

 

Nice shots

 

 

What was the predominant woodland around it?

 

Birch like in the background of first shot, or any Pine?

 

 

 

 

 

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The woodland behind was predominantly birch with a scattering of other broadleaves. There were also scots pine.

 

Had a great day there with the Ancient tree forum. Am resizing pics etc so will share as soon as.

[Rupe]

Did you dry it out and smoke/eat it?

[David Humphries]

The woodland behind was predominantly birch with a scattering of other broadleaves. There were also scots pine.

 

Had a great day there with the Ancient tree forum. Am resizing pics etc so will share as soon as.

 

 

 

ATF at Windsor, how'd I miss that one.

 

No one on the Greenwich meet on thursday said anything

 

Must of been a black ops do

 

Who was around?

 

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[sean]

ATF at Windsor, how'd I miss that one.

 

No one on the Greenwich meet on thursday said anything

 

Must of been a black ops do

 

Who was around?

 

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Unfortunately Ted wasn't around but a great day none the less.

 

We had a lecture and tutorials from Edward Parker (Ancient tree photographer) He gave a slide show of his work from all around the world...which was pretty special. He then took us out into the park and gave us tips on how to improve our photography. Wanderd off on my own I must admit.

 

The guy who put together the collins tree guide was there. A walking encyclopedia on trees....so it was great to have a walk around with him. I think his name was Owen Johnson.

 

Rob Mcbride aka 'The Tree Hunter'. Had a laugh with him.

 

And that very nice chap Bill Cathcart.....park manager. At the end of the day he took a few of us to see the Conquerers oak and King Offers oak which has been dated at 1000 years old. Wow.....what a tree. He also took us to a little secret spot to see the remains of the original conquerers oak.

 

Will post piccies soooooooon.

[David Humphries]

Seek and ye shall find.

 

Been keeping me eyes on the areas I've got that normally host A. muscaria, especially since you gave us the nod Sean.

 

Lo & behold, up they pop.

Guess the weekends little down pour has triggered a flushing.

 

Not as impressive as yours though

 

 

2nd & 3rd are on an Oak root plate, not the usual Birch/Pine

 

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[David Humphries]

So...... I get all excited when you give the nod that it's fly agaric season, then go round the usual habitat around birches looking in and about bramble patches, finally find the ones above, chuffed that I've not missed this seasons, only to come home tonight to find these popping out on next doors urbanised Cedar

 

Sooo not seldom seen, fungi huh

 

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Edited October 30, 2009 by Monkey-D

[TheTreeWiseMen]

Did you dry it out and smoke/eat it?

 

Heat the caps up in some milk, then drink the milk and then..............