WAB Clumber Fungi Foray 2008

[PMG]

Originally Posted by Nettle Runner

Yes, a great week-end making new aquantainces and finding lots of new species (and missing quite a few, in my case).

But as well as thanking John and Vicky for all the time and effort they put into making this a great outing, I would also like to express my appreciation to Stu and all the Mods and Voluntees for making it all possible through the running and upkeep of such wonderful website (indeed, it has become more than just a website, rather a community).

Thank you one and all, and long may it continue.

Les

It was lovely to meet you Les Have you got to grips with those wee tiny things you were taking such good close-ups of by any chance??

Pauline

[Nettle Runner]

Hi Pauline

I was so looking forward to meeting you, as one of my favorite WAB contributors, and I was not in any way disappointed.

I have not even down loaded my pics as yet. Too tired on Sunday, and Monday evening was at my local dog club, where Jess won the advanced obedience class competion (again ).

Hopefully tonight I can have a look see.

Les

[pressld2]

Did we ever get a positive id for these two?


Any chance this one could be yellow stqagshorn - Calocera viscosa?


And how about golden spindles - Clavulinopsis fusiformis for this one?

Dave P.

[CloudedYellow]

Originally Posted by pressld2

Did we ever get a positive id for these two?

Any chance this one could be yellow stqagshorn - Calocera viscosa?

And how about golden spindles - Clavulinopsis fusiformis for this one?

Dave P.

Hi Dave,

I am not sure but I think that both are incorrect.

I *think* the first is Clavulinopsis corniculata and the second Clavulinopsis helvola but I find these difficult in the hand and microscope let alone from pics.

Richard

[NickCantle]

John and I were discussing the possibility of the spindles being Clavulinopsis luteoalba. I don't know what distinguishes the two to be honest. Macroscopically, there is a slight difference in that the tips of Clavulinopsis luteoalba are blunt and tend to darken off to a more 'golden' colour whereas Clavulinopsis helvola has tips that taper up to a much sharper point.

[FungiJohn]

Originally Posted by NickCantle

John and I were discussing the possibility of the spindles being Clavulinopsis luteoalba. I don't know what distinguishes the two to be honest. Macroscopically, there is a slight difference in that the tips of Clavulinopsis luteoalba are blunt and tend to darken off to a more 'golden' colour whereas Clavulinopsis helvola has tips that taper up to a much sharper point.

Yes, the second image is likely to be Clavulinopsis luteoalba if found in the meadow area. Although I will check both with Ken when I see him later this month.

John

[PMG]

........and just when you thought it was safe to come out.............

Here is the man himself engaged in jiggery-pokery *aghem* I mean photography of fungi in his beloved Clumber ........... you're a grand chap John - no-one could fail to become enthusiastic about fungi under your tutor-ship - long may you be Fungi-King in Clumber

Pauline

[FungiJohn]

Originally Posted by PMG

........and just when you thought it was safe to come out.............

Here is the man himself engaged in jiggery-pokery *aghem* I mean photography of fungi in his beloved Clumber ........... you're a grand chap John - no-one could fail to become enthusiastic about fungi under your tutor-ship - long may you be Fungi-King in Clumber

Pauline

Where's the other Helvella crispa gone ... I'm sure there were two of them

Thanks Pauline

John

[FungiJohn]

A quick cuppa in the conservation centre before day 2 foray.



Les has already been out foraying for two hours

John

[pressld2]

I thoroughly enjoyed everything about last weekend but the icing on the cake for me was seeing Fly Agaric in a more or less pristine condition...



Such a beautiful fungus but I normally only find the remains of them after some kids have kicked them all round the woods!

Dave P.

[NickCantle]

Lovely shots Dave!!!

[FungiJohn]

Note how robust our Clumber Fly Agarics are ... If you kick them over they just bounce back for more

Well captured Dave. I'm so pleased they put the icing on the cake

John

[FungiJohn]

Here are a few images of the WAB team in Action at Clumber Park:

Nick searching out club fungi



Dave feeding the Hens



Richard with the Waxcaps



Its curtains for Neil



Vicky planting Fly Agarics for Dave to find



Posch gives a lecture on leaf galls and sends Ian into a trance



Les and the very rare Jenny hiding behind the Beech



And Pauline getting down to a Orange Birch Bolete



Oh it was so much fun

John

[NickCantle]

LOL I remember you taking that photo of me because I remember your shouting "WAIT! IS THAT NICK USING FLASH! "

LOL

[FungiJohn]

Originally Posted by NickCantle

LOL I remember you taking that photo of me because I remember your shouting "WAIT! IS THAT NICK USING FLASH! "

LOL

I bet it didn't come out

[FungiJohn]

Our friend Alan sent me this:

BBC NEWS | UK | New fungi species unearthed in UK

There was a report on Radio Lincolnshire this morning also.

John

[NickCantle]

Uh humm- i sent you that

[pressld2]

Originally Posted by FungiJohn

Our friend Alan sent me this:

BBC NEWS | UK | New fungi species unearthed in UK

There was a report on Radio Lincolnshire this morning also.

John

Well that is good news! You were a bit short of species in Clumber, I felt, so a couple of extra ones will come in handy!

Dave P.

[PMG]

...........dearly beloved ........... we are gathered here today in the prescence of the master ........... tee hee

Pauline

[NickCantle]

That's mine and Richard's wedding photo