Have you ever thought you have seen something only to find that it was something totally different?
This happened today (well yesterday!) at the end of a spring fungi foray at Thorpe Salvin in Rotherham whilst we were returning to our cars. As we passed a prominent tree by the roadside, Neil (a very experienced mycologist!) pointed out a possible bracket fungus growing on the edge of a thick snapped off branch. It turned out to be a starling!
It reminded me of the time when I spent ages photographing what appeared to be a bright red
Slime Mould on a group of Ash trees. This turned out to be paintball remains!
I’m sure we all have similar experiences. What’s you’re classic mistaken identity?