Very new, so help please

[DaiTheDragon]

Due to the recent bad weather preventing bird photography I thought I would start taking an interest in Lichen and Mosses although looking at the site for novices suggested by Lancashire Lad I think it will be a bit too complicated for me.
Anyway can you help with identification of these please.
Thanks
Dai

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[AlanS]

Hello Dai,

Welcome to the lichen forum.

1) Moss - Orthotrichum anomalum

2) The foliose (leafy) lichen is Parmelia sulcata; the bushy one with very narrow branches is Ramalina farinacea.

3) Moss - Hypnum cupressiforme (note the fine, turned down tips to the leaves)

4) A fungus, Stereum hirsutum. It should be light brown on top, but obviously it is in a regularly damp place and green algae are growing among the hairs of the fungus. A nice and slightly unusual picture.

5) A foliose lichen, Flavoparmelia caperata

Good to see such clear photographs!


Alan

[DaiTheDragon]

Thank you very much Alan, you have bee a great help.

Dai