Thursday, 16 February 2012

Roadside Verges

Spring Agaric

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Edfible and good.

 

Shaggy Ink Cap

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Based on recent molecular studies published by Hopple & Vilgalys in 1999 (Molecular Phylogenetics & Evolution 13: 1-19), Redhead, Vilgalys, Moncalvo, Johnson & Hopple (2001. Taxon 50: 203-241) recently split the large and well-known agaric genus Coprinus Pers. taxonomically into four genera and two families. Coprinus comatus , the universally recognized lectotype for Coprinus , and two other species are now recognized as belonging with Lepiota and Agaricus in the Agaricaceae. This transfer renders the younger name (Coprinaceae) synonymous and superfluous. Over 95% of the remaining former CoprinusPsathyrella in a separate family, for which the name Psathyrellaceae has been proposed. Except for C. comatus and close allies, all former Coprinus species have now been distributed into Coprinopsis, Coprinellus, and Parasola species are now treated with within the Psathyrellaceae. Lorelei Norvell (2001)

Conocybe lactea

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Inedible.

Allt Mhuic Butterfly & Nature Reserve

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Size (Hectares): 
80
Environment Type: 

Native woodland of mainly Oak and Birch, grassland and moorland

Region: 
Highlands
Site Owned By: 
Forestry Commission Scotland
Site Managed By: 
Butterfly Conservation and Forestry Commission Scotland
Contact Information: 

Butterfly Consrvation ScotlandTel: 01786 447 753email: Scotland@butterfly-conservation.org

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Nearest Town: 
Clunes and Fort William
County: 
Highlands
Grid Reference: 
NN 121 912
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Place Description: 

The nature reserve was the first butterly conservation area in Scotland. It is situated on the north shore of Loch Arkaig and is around 20 miles from Fort William with Clunes, being the nearest large village around 6 miles away.

Habitat: 

Native woodland of Oak and Birch with grassland and moorland situated between two large conifer plantations on the north shore of Loch Arkaig.

Wildlife Description: 

The reserve is home to many species of Butterfly and supports two rare species, the Chequered Skipper and the Pearl-Bordered Fritillary. As well as Butterflies the reserves had a wide range of bird, mammal, insect and flower population. Otters can be seen on the shore of the loch while Red and Roe Deer roam the hills and moors. Red Squirrels are found in the woods and the Pine Martin can occasionaly be spotted. Bird species found include the Golden Eagle, Buzzard and Sparrow Hawk while Tree Pipits, Spotted and Pied Flycatchers and Winchats abound. Dragon and Damselflies, moths and Wood Ants can be found in the woods and around the loch reed beds.

Directions: 

Six miles to the west of the village of Clunes along a single track road with passing places.

Best Time to Visit: 

Early to late Summer for butterflies and Spring to Autumn for birds, wildflowers and mammals

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

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Size (Hectares): 
186,479
Environment Type: 

Mountains, Lowland, Lochs and rivers

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Place Description: 

This is a massive park covering a vast area and includes 20 Munro's, mountains over 3,000 feet in height and 19 Corbetts, mountains between 2500 and 3000ft. There are 22 lochs with numers other small lochans and streams and around 50 rivers and over 15,000 people live within it's boundaries.

Habitat: 

The Highland Boundary Fault runs across the park and defines the lowland area from the highland area. As a result the park has a wide range of habitats, from farmland and woodland in the south to moorland and mountainous forested areas to the north and to the west there are sea lochs and coastal areas rich in marine life.

Wildlife Description: 

The Park is rich in natural wildlife and the visitor can look out for species such as the Wildcat, Capercaillie, Blackcock, Osprey, Water Vole, Red Squirrel and Pine Martin and much more.

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