Plants and Autumn

Whilst out flower hunting on Wednesday, a stop was made to look at a fungus.  It was green, and almost hidden in the grass.  On investigation it was found to be Verdigris Agaric (Stropharia aeruginosa) and it was a new species for the reserve.  (Thanks Christine for the ID.)

By Friday it had aged and had lost its green colour looking more yellow.

We also got excited over another fungus.  But when closely examined we could just see the red showing.  It was a very young Fly Agaric.

As this grows so the fruiting body shows red.

Red can also be seen through the vegetation as the Bramble leaves show their autumn colours.

Larch trees are now turning yellow and soon their needles will be covering the paths near the moor and in the woodland.

One of the flowers recorded was Ivy.  This is a very important flower at this time of year, for the late flying insects who feed on the nectar and pollen. 

And finally nothing to do with plants but a little to do with Autumn.  Out watching the lake, looking for the Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail and  the Otters, this Roe Deer Doe watched us watching her.