Autumn in the Wood
As it is Autumn there are many fruiting fungi appearing around the wood. This autumnal display is indicative of a special process that is occurring under the very soil that we walk on. The main body of a fungus is hidden under the surface and will fruit annually during the latter half of the year.
One example of we have found growing near to our I.T. suite is a perfect example of a Shaggy Ink-Cap (not to be confused with the Common Ink-cap).
As a rare treat this year we have also had Stinkhorn Mushrooms appearing in two seperate locations around the wood. “I’ve never seen these in the wood before” said Ranger Richard as he posed next to one of our fully bloomed Shaggy Ink-caps.
Another sight to glimpse around the wood in Autumn if you look skyward is the arrival of Woodcocks from Russia and other far off places, expected with the first full moon in November.
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DID YOU KNOW? The Magna Carta was written using ink from the Shaggy Ink-Cap.