Fungi in the midlands

[IvanShroom]

Hi all

I was wondering if anyone knows of a good place to Photogragh Mushrooms in Shropshire?

I would be really gratefull if anyone has any suggestions

Thank you

Vicky

[BROCSMAN]

Hi Vicky

Welcome to WAB.

I suppose the best way to answer your question is to ask one. When do you want to do it? Shropshire seems to have avoided any serious rainfall since May, and as a result it is a bit like the Atacama Desert at the moment. It is difficult to find anything fruiting anywhere.

In a better season I'd suggest National Trust properties like Attingham Park and Dudmaston, the Wrekin Woods, Oswestry Racecourse, Haughmond Hill, Colemere, Benthall Edge, but at present none of these would be worth your time and effort.

There is a Shropshire Fungus Group you could join up with. If we get some rain we may still see some fungi.

Good luck.

[fairplay]

There will always be fungi about, just not so prolific.

Just look on an Ordnance Survey map, find a wood with public access and see if a river or stream runs through it and stay in the lower damper parts.

Take wellies with you and a few black bin liners to lie on, as you may need to walk through thick lush grass which holds the moisture.

Neil.

[BROCSMAN]

The only places I know in Shropshire where you may need wellies, or find thick lush wet grass are the mosses and the meres. Maybe Whixall Moss would be worth trying if you want to go soon, but don't expect abundance.