erupting fungi

Rain continues to drench our region and, unsurprisingly fungi are erupting in the woods.  Domes up to 1 ft diameter shoulder aside pine needles and mulch.  The underside where new life is stored and released is mysterious and almost cavernous when you get close enough and small enough.

underside of a large ageing mushroom
underside of a large ageing mushroom

There is no shortage of feasters – here is a slug at work

a small slug continuing where others left off
a small slug continuing where others left off

And no shortage of color, sizes and shapes

 

bright colored small mushroom
bright colored small mushroom

Some seem a bit drab

 

drab but stolid
drab but stolid

And some are half eaten

 

half eaten snack
half eaten snack

And some are all frilly and dressed for dancing

 

frilly eye catching
frilly eye catching

All of which adds to the pleasure of walking in the woods after days of rain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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