Shaggy Scalycap

Pholiota squarrosa

I saw this rather wonderful fungi in the reserve this morning.  As far as I can remember, I've never seen it before, it looks like it's got toasted coconut on top ;)).  I know nothing about fungi, but my field guide says it usually grows at the base of ash trees.  Well there was a large amount at the base of this tree, but it was a willow.  I rather loved this smaller grouping though, in the crook of a couple of branches.

It's the first fungi I've blipped this autumn, though there's a lot around.

Not a lot else for today, but I did buy a bunch of coloured background papers for my so-called 'studio'.  It felt like a good moment to get organised, with the amount of wet weather right now.

A lot of pumkins are appearing on doorsteps round here, though I haven't yet seen any cut into faces yet.  I'm sure that will come

Happy Thursday evening  xx