Fungi at Dams to Darnley Country Park



 This post is a continuum of that of yesterday with emphasis on the wide variety of fungi available to foragers in the west of Scotland.

Earlier today I spent about two hours exploring the dams to Darnley Country Park in Glasgow which is well endowed with habitat (dead wood) which acts a suitable host for various types of fungi.This trip rekindled memories of a Ranger led fungi expedition in 2013 a record of which is provided below.
 
The weather today was dull, damp and overcast but not actually raining.
 
Hopefully, these images will provide readers with a flavour for the range and diversity of colours and form in this little known niche of nature.



 

 

This is bracket fungi which from time immemorial has been known for it's tinder dry interior and used for nurturing of fire embers.












Here are some non-fungi images and a video taken today.

 
Autumnal scene at Waulkmill Glen
 


A dash of colour on a grey/green dull day.


Waterfall at Waulkmill Glen




2013 blog report

This morning, I joined a small, Ranger led, group on a hike around Glasgow’s Dams to Darnley Country Park with focus on mushrooms and fungi. Notwithstanding heavy and persistent rain, the event was well patronised.

Combination of autumn and the mild, wet climate produce a wide variety of fungi and mushrooms in the woodland setting. It transpires there are some 12000-14000 different type of fungi which fall in different categories which include:

  • Bracket
  • Trumpet
  • Puffball
  • Club
  • Cup
  • Bolete
  • Gill

Below are provided a selection of images to illustrate the range and diversity of fungi we encountered this morning:

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Inkcap at end of life


  Ameythist Deceiver Mushroom

Oyster (Pleutorus) Fungi

Bracket Mushroom

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Group learning about Fungi

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Caution: Do not assume any of the above fungi are edible.

More information for the visitor

A wide range of information (including activities) can be found in the extensively illustrated Visitors’ Guide to Scotland.. ISBN is 978-1-9161332-0-4. This book is also available via Kindle.


 

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