Volvariella bombycina and others

[PeteS]

Been really busy, but still have to walk the dog, so seen a lot just haven't had time to post. Today I saw a young Volvariella bombycina starting to fruit (second time this season) on the same tree that I have seen it on before. Will try and go back and photograph it as it develops.

Young Volvariella bombycina


In the last couple of weeks there has been a lot of Hydnum repandum in the New Forest. I am surprise no-one else has mentioned it.

Hydnum repandum (Hedgehog mushrrom)


Also loads of Chanterelles, some monster examples that are about 10cm across the cap.

Cantharellus cibarius (Chanterelle)


Cantharellus cibarius (Chanterelle)


Cantharellus cibarius (Chanterelle)

[cybershot]

What fabulous finds Pete - hope you monitor the development of Volvariella bombycina - Silky Rosegill successfully; more material for the A to Z. A trip to Willy's Well seems suddenly long overdue

David

[Leif]

You lucky dog! I have been searching for V. bombycina for years, and I've only seen it once.

I popped down to the New Forest yesterday, but not much luck. 1 slug eaten Boletus aereus, a small Leccinum crocipodium (or whatever the current name is), some young Hedgehogs and Chanterelles, and a young group of Armillaria tabescens. The highlight was inadvertently startling a Tawny Owl a few feet away, which flew a short distance, and perched again. Oh, and a Redstart.

Don't s'pose you'd let on the location of the V. bombycina? No! I don't blame you. Not sure I would, except to someone I knew.

[PeteS]

Leif,

I would be happy to give you the location. From your numerous posts it is obvious that you are not going to cut it from the tree to eat etc, or clear the area of other mushrooms. Actually, there are other interesting fungi near by. I guess I can send you a private message (never tried from here). Alternately I can show you where it is.

I have also found a couple of pictures I took from last year. Will post in a moment.

[PeteS]

Volvariella bombycina - July 2007

[PeteS]

Leif,

I have sent you a PM.

[Andy Overall]

Originally Posted by Leif

You lucky dog! I have been searching for V. bombycina for years, and I've only seen it once.

I popped down to the New Forest yesterday, but not much luck. 1 slug eaten Boletus aereus, a small Leccinum crocipodium (or whatever the current name is), some young Hedgehogs and Chanterelles, and a young group of Armillaria tabescens. The highlight was inadvertently startling a Tawny Owl a few feet away, which flew a short distance, and perched again. Oh, and a Redstart.

Don't s'pose you'd let on the location of the V. bombycina? No! I don't blame you. Not sure I would, except to someone I knew.

The Boletus aereus link is in fact Boletus badius, come on guys!

Andy

[Leif]

Originally Posted by Andy Overall

The Boletus aereus link is in fact Boletus badius, come on guys!

Andy

Nowt to do with me .... that is an automatic link ... gosh a forum that automatically assigns you errors ... they think of everything these days.

[Leif]

Originally Posted by PeteS

Leif,

I would be happy to give you the location. From your numerous posts it is obvious that you are not going to cut it from the tree to eat etc, or clear the area of other mushrooms. Actually, there are other interesting fungi near by. I guess I can send you a private message (never tried from here). Alternately I can show you where it is.

I have also found a couple of pictures I took from last year. Will post in a moment.

Thanks Pete. Lovely finds! I guess it is either rather rare, or missed for some reason, maybe the season.

[cybershot]

Originally Posted by Leif

Nowt to do with me .... that is an automatic link ... gosh a forum that automatically assigns you errors ... they think of everything these days.

Instead of the wisecracks it would be more useful if the more experienced contributors helped out maintaining the accuracy of these links to the A to Z by way of some easy editing.Or at least make good use of this thread:

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...-z-alerts.html

David