This is the same log we visited in December when most of the bracts were covered in leaves; now it’s early summer and there’s lots of signs of new growth for Fomitopsis quercina. #fungifriends #fungifriday

Saying good night to my BlueSky friends with this incredible sight. On June 31, a rare 22-degree solar halo appeared above Devils Tower in Wyoming. The ring formed as sunlight passed through millions of tiny hexagonal ice crystals, creating one of nature's most beautiful optical displays.

A hard rain a couple of days ago brought out the mulch maids today in force! Too bad they are not edible, but they sure were fun to see after this long dry spell we were having. #fungifriends

Sunrise at Stonehenge today (24th June) was at 4.52am, sunset is at 9.26pm

It’s “galling “ when you think you’ve spotted a puffball! … but upon closer inspection, it’s an oak gall. Not the first time I’ve fallen for this lookalike. #fungifriends

Caturday The Nelly Effect "My brothers cat is terrified of slippers that look like him 😹 have you ever heard a cat say no?"

Possibly Xanthoria parietina “common sunburst lichen” on side of tree. I noticed the color from a distance, but the detail up close is amazing. I’m sad that I must overlook thousands of beautiful views like this one in the course of a week, but happy that I didn’t miss this one. #fungifriends

What is it? Trametes betulina, known as the gilled polypore (A new species for me). What is that on it? No clue. Seen on a walk today in the PNW. Anybody? #fungifriends

Honeycomb coral slime mold. Ceratiomyxa porioides. #slimemold #myxomycetes #fungifriends

Here’s some pinning blue oysters that I grew. I just love their “personality” (they were delicious!) #FungiFriends

Peekaboo! I see you! #FungiFriends

Passed by these trametes again and the light was just right to show off those copper/bronze bands. #FungiFriends

Some more field caps, Agrocybe praecox, to brighten your day. They certainly brightened mine! #FungiFriends

Raising winecaps in your garden beds is not without the occasional unwelcome, if not unexpected, visitors; Evidence in the following photos. #FungiFriends

A little worse for wear and lack of rain but there’s no mistaking the aniseed smell of The Prince (Agaricus augustus). First of the year. #FungiFriends

The Portland frogs are everywhere! I found this one in a tree while looking for fungi.

Yellow Field Cap, Bolbitius titubans, in planting bed bark dust #FungiFriends

Common turkey tail doesn’t look common at all in this photo! Trametes versicolor showing off striking bronze bands in the fading sunlight. #FungiFriends

I love the spring and the summer, but I’m dreaming of fall. #FungiFriends

Today’s harvest of wine caps including the one I missed yesterday (and a sharpie for size). #FungiFriends

A sizable (about as big as my phone) white blob (possible ganoderma species?) at the base of a tree. I’ve been watching this grow since last fall and can’t wait to see what happens. #FungiFriends

I thought that I knew all the things about mice. Those of you who know me probably thought so too.....BUT I just found out about GLACIER MICE!!!! OMG! Squee! 🧊🐭😍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQMp...

Sometimes the distinction between fungus and sea life is hard to discern. #FungiFriends

Some aged split gill fungus earning their common name. #FungiFriends

I’m possibly Tubifera montana. One thing for sure certain is, I’m smol! #FungiFriends

💛 her sweet kitty is magic 🪄 💛🖤💛🪄 #caturday 🪄💛🖤💛

I was surprised to find these bird’s nest fungi ( Crucibulum laeve?) on the trunk of a maple tree. The others I’ve seen have been on ground. #FungiFriends

I love how well the swirls on the fungus and tree compliment each other. #fungifriday #fungifriends

We Need Each Other This is a “living stump.” The tree has been cut down, but instead of dying, it has healed and lives on thanks to the help of its neighbors from whom it is getting nourishment due to direct root grafts and/or mycorrhizal networks.

Perhaps a different kind of #gardening but a couple years ago I dedicated a planting bed and several grow bags to growing wine cap mushrooms and it’s been an overwhelming success. So much so that in season, spring and fall, I’m able to treat my #FungiFriends to fresh mushrooms!

How about some mulch maids? Possibly Leratiomyces percevalii. Of unknown edibility. #FungiFriends

My favourite photo of the day. #fungifriends

Today’s find was a large clump of spring field caps, Agrocybe praecox. #fungifriends

"Onward, my noble steed!" 🐙📷Melissa Foo (www.inaturalist.ca/observations...)

I have never ever EVER found so many mica caps, Coprinellus micaceus in one place. It was too bad it was in a nature park and I had to walk away with just pictures. They are one of my favorites to eat!

#caturday is almost over, but Kiki says there’s still time for one more nap.

I’m not sure who’s winning, but it’s a fascinating contest. #FungiFriends

The Splitgill mushroom (Schizophyllum commune) from above and below. Location is a log that was left, end up, after the tree was cut down, to serve as a place for people to rest. #FungiFriends

Found on a stroll yesterday. Unidentified, but this little cutie definitely a predictor of good fungi times to come. #FungiFriends

A beautiful tuft of caribou #lichen (Cladonia sp). #Newfoundland, Canada. Tuft is about one foot (30cm) in diameter. #fungi #fungifriends

#ForestFriday #naturephotography #fungifriends #fungifriday #nature 📸 aj onis @awarenesswillcome.bsky.social

“See no weevil” #fungifriends #fungifriday

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This blows my mind, I only knew of them from fossils and thought they were little static creatures like corals, not swimming around looking like lofted dandelion seeds!

Sunset at the Hoh Rainforest in the Olympic National Park. 😍💙🌞📷🌎 #stunday #river #mountain #outdoors #hiking #nationalparks #nature #photography #landscape #forest #woods #sunset #reflections

Unknown polypore, but not unappreciated. #fungifriends

Trametes hirsuta, commonly known as hairy turkey tail or hairy bracket growing on the roots of a fallen hardwood tree. #fungifriends

Cat got your tongue? They do look like little cats’ tongues. I hear you can make gummies out of them, but I’ve never found enough all at once to try.

Tiny unknown species found on walk today. So magical. #fungifriends