Some pictures of the fruiting fungi that are supported within the woodland. All images copyright the author.
Fungi
The beautiful texture of a common puffball Lycoperdon perlatum.
Delicate bonnet fungi growing from oak – possibly Mycena galopus
Coral or clavarioid fungi – possibly Ramaria stricta or upright coral.
The beautiful but poisonous white domecap Leucocybe connata.
Hoof fungus Fomes fomentarius at the base of a mature oak.
Beefsteak fungus Fistulina hepatica growing at the base of an oak. Allegedly edible!
Chicken of the woods or sulphur fungus Laetiporus sulphureus fruiting in the split of a fallen sweet chestnut. Allegedly edible!
Unidentified miniature fungus growing on dead ash. Each stem is less than 5mm. Any thoughts?
Jelly ear fungus Auricularia auricula-judae