Fungi Art in the Autumn Sun

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The incredibly mild weather was perfect for our fungi foray around the reserve today. We gathered, with the help from our experts Chris and Brian, the various fungi for the botanical art class held at the Field Centre.

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Chris Meek showing the various points of identifying fungi, here a Fly Agaric.

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Under the watchful and instructive eye of their tutor and local artist Karen Innes they were able to begin their master class with confidence.

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Some varied and unusual fungi were found including this Candle Snuff Fungi which appears to be feeding on the sap wood of this conifer log. 

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It was a beautiful day showing the equally beautiful signs of Autumn on the reserve.

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The two day art course continues tomorrow.