Norfolk & Fungi

[heidar]

Hi!

I hope you guys don't mind me asking here, but I noticed there's are some active people here from Norfolk. This might be a bit of a generic question, but I was wondering where it is good to go mushroom hunting in Norfolk?

I've been to High Lodge, Foxley Woods and some woods just north of Horsham, all quite recently in September. So far I have found quite a few boletes but only a couple of tiny ones were Ceps. I am particularly interested in Ceps and Chanterelles.

I should add that I'm quite new to both mushroom hunting and this forum! And the UK wildlife as well actually, I moved here two years ago from Iceland.

Thanks!

[Chris Yeates]

hi Heidar

and welcome to WAB

I had better be careful how I say this as I have been accused of being patronising on this subject, but you may find that people are a teeny bit reluctant to tell others of their favourite collecting sites . . .

also WAB is not just about edibles - though you can't move for boletes on this site at the moment - and your post does seem to imply that that is what you are mainly (only?) interested in

otherwise - good fungussing!

best wishes

Chris

[cybershot]

Mr Cantle will be along soon to give you the benefit of his invaluable local experience of foraying for fungi as opposed to foraging for the pot .......but don't bank on learning anything about his local caches of select edibles.
David

[FungiJohn]

Hi Heidar and welcome to WAB also

Just to add to Chris's post can I ask you to look at:

Is my fungus edible or psychotic requests

Other than that enjoy the site

John

[NickCantle]

Hi Heidar,

I've been mushroom hunting in Norfolk since my early teens and have trundled through a variety of habitats over the years. I've got patches of all sorts here there and everywhere! As Chris and David state, nobody will disclose their sites for edibles as a) It may put them in danger for over picking and b) This site is purely for mycological discussion and identification.

However, if you're ever around in Thetford Forest, PM me and I can take you to a few spots with an array of fungi.

To be fair, in the mean time just get out whenever you can and get searching! Broadleaved woodland is where you want to be looking. These recent conditions have sent a flurry of fungi up so get out there and find them! After all the fun is in the hunt- makes you feel as though you've really earned your prize!

Ta,

Nick

[heidar]

Thanks guys!

@Chris My interest is not only edibles, however, since I have yet to find these two common species they are the ones I'm most excited about now. I have however found a destroying angel, which my book lists as rare! So I'm surprised these have eluded me so far. I suppose my interest is just like a birdwatcher's interest in birds.

And I wouldn't expect to get the best secret spots, just any hints would help really!

@John I read through the stickies before posting but thanks for the notice!

@Nick I've only been to Thetford forest once, perhaps when I've bought a bike I will go there more seeing as I don't have a car. It would be really fun to meet someone else who is interested in mycology actually.

At the moment the only broad leaved forest that is close to me is the UEA campus as far as I know and it's not very big. I did find a nice variety of fungi there last time I popped by though.

And yeah, it rained a lot today, I have high hopes for the coming days! Thanks!

[NickCantle]

Originally Posted by heidar

My interest is not only edibles, however, since I have yet to find these two common species they are the ones I'm most excited about now. I have however found a destroying angel, which my book lists as rare! So I'm surprised these have eluded me so far. I suppose my interest is just like a birdwatcher's interest in birds.

The rarity of such species isn't really too relevant any more really, at least it doesn't seem to be. S'all about being in the right time and place to me! It's all to do with records too, if something has been under recorded then it'll obviously look like it's more uncommon that something that's been recorded every day!

As I say though, I'm always good for a wander! Give me a shout anytime you're up for going for a walk. I'd enjoy that!

[Chris Yeates]

all the above is a heartening example of how approaches - like Heidar's - can be done good on you young Nick . . .

over and out

C

[IanS]

Originally Posted by heidar

At the moment the only broad leaved forest that is close to me is the UEA campus as far as I know and it's not very big. I did find a nice variety of fungi there last time I popped by though.

Hi
Yes UEA is actually very good for fungi as the habitat is rather variable. I found a load of stink horns growing there the other week for instance. There are a few other local woods around here that are worth a look too.

[Norwich Girl]

Hi Heidar,

The UEA is great! I would also recommend Tyrrells wood, near to Pulham St Mary Norfolk if you can get there, many varieties of fungi!!