Herbivore dung - Have a dung day!

[FungiJohn]

Considering the great variation in the feeding habits, habitats, and digestive systems of herbivores such as cows and horses, it is no surprise that we find a range of fungi associated with dung (coprophilous fungi). All classes of fungi are found on dung, with the Zygomycetes usually appearing first, followed by the Ascomycetes, and finally the Basidiomycetes.

So why not spend a day looking at dung

Maybe we could have a competition to see who can photograph the best species (I mean of fungi associated with dung). Seriously though, now is a good time to start looking.

I’m just waiting for the replies …. What a load of dung

John

[nightshade]

I had a look at some dung yesterday,the landowner was very proud of it because the cattle are not wormed there are a lot of insect eggs/larva in it which is loved by birds and bats!

[FungiJohn]

I've bumped this thread up again
If the morels don't show up it's a good alternative

[NickCantle]

That's a good idea like. I'm well up for going out looking at dung Seriously though, we did see some the other day. The tiny orange bubbles. This does come with health warnings though, but I might be a complete idiot and ignore these...because I'm a bit stupid like that.

[FungiJohn]

Worth a day Nick Providing people take the obvious precautions, it's fine.
I mean .. Just look at me

[Deer Stalker]

Got this one back in December.

[goosey]

Here is Cheilymenia stercorea, I found 30-12-07 on Highland cattle dung

[FungiJohn]

These are excellent examples ... bring out your dung more .. more
I'm not sure what that first one is

[FungiJohn]

Here’s Cheilymenia fimicola on cow dung

[Deer Stalker]

Originally Posted by FungiJohn

These are excellent examples ... bring out your dung more .. more
I'm not sure what that first one is

Nail Fungus - Poronia punctata.

Rare, but plenty in the New Forest.