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Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....
sloth replied to David Humphries's topic in Fungi Pictures
Found last September in predominantly oak woodland. Also Taphrinia brooms on birch in north Wales.
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Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....
sloth replied to David Humphries's topic in Fungi Pictures
Fungal 'lumps' (very technical, I know!) found on a declining english oak in september a few years ago. They where quite soft, and had a slight pinkish colour which doesnt show very well, and a kind of 'bloom' on the surface you could mark with your nail. Any ideas? I thought at the time sterile Fistulina... edit: found at base, with decay evident
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An assortment for your viewing pleasure (or dis-pleasure), not of work, just 'general tree pics'
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Lunge from the archives, about 5 years ago, before I knew what lunging meant
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Hi, I have tried to PM you again but it isnt showing as sent. Could you just confirm whether or not you have recieved it, Cheers
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80 mph wind vs young Red Maple
sloth replied to grilling24x7's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Then is say its doing just fine, leave well alone maybe increase the grass free zone as the tree grows... -
If you've got it, flaunt it! it would seem not...
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That why I'm not keen on illustrations, a photo says a thousand words! I don't have the app as I already have the Rogers one; why should I get the arbtalk app as well? (ready, steady, sell!) :sly:
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80 mph wind vs young Red Maple
sloth replied to grilling24x7's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
When was this planted, was it ever staked? It's a good sign the stem is upright, must have strong roots Is there any cracking/splitting on the branch which has moved? I reckon your best bet would be to leave it be... -
Something like 30 dependent beetle species I think I read somewhere. Plus other less specialists I would guess, all extra protein!
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It seems more than adequate, that's why I wanted others views, because it WILL be hard to better!
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Interesting, is it not photographic then? I'm not one for the 'classic' illustrated ID books...
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Looks young enough to eat, maybe. I have conflicting books about its edibility so have never tried: anyone know from experience?
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are these your images? credit dues
sloth replied to Tony Croft aka hamadryad's topic in General chat
First image I think is treecreepers, don't recognize the second... -
http://www.nhbs.com/collins_fungi_guide_tefno_152800.html The newest edition is out, does anyone have it? How does it compare to its very comprehensive predecessor (as won in the guess the close up thread, cheers Hama ) ?
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Very good point! has a look of old chicken to it, we shall see....
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I don't know where you've been Gerrit, but I hope life is treating you well When you are back with us I wonder if you know whether any 'brainwashing fungi' like Cordyceps infect and alter the behaviour of anything other than insects? Thanks in advance...
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Interesting article relating to colony collapse of bees... http://www.i-sis.org.uk/Parasiticfungi.php
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As if leaf cutter ants farming fungus wasnt freaky enough: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/05/120504-zombie-ant-fungus-science-environment-rainforest/ And in a bit more detail: http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0036352
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...a place for anyone to add links to any random fungi related stories or interesting articles. To get started a few old wonders: http://www.voanews.com/content/prehistoric-amber-reveals-natural-ancient-alliance-138412264/169720.html http://www.cosmosmagazine.com/news/1753/prehistoric-fungus-lassoed-its-prey http://www-news.uchicago.edu/releases/07/070423.fungus.shtml and some astrological fungi: http://www.infoplease.com/spot/spacefungus1.html and some radioactive fung: http://www.space.com/3845-fungi-thrive-dangerous-radiation.html That should get the ball rolling
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http://www.buglife.org.uk/discoverbugs/bugofthemonth/Common+Cockchafer This one?
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Maybe so, but where's the master (Gerrit)? He seems to have dropped off the radar. Hope he is ok....
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Ooo, busted! What a cheek
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Methinks the discovery is more awesome than the post... But a big for ecology!
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May be if mycophilic interest to some... http://www.forestry.gov.uk/newsrele.nsf/AllByUNID/BF706E1EAAB7DF3A80257A2800296270
