Fungi to have around

We went for a stroll or two in Dalby Forest yesterday, armed with camera and water-proofs. As it turned out the weather kept dry (unlike today) but gloomy. We are firm believers that taking an umbrella or mac means it is less likely to rain - and that if it does one can ackowledge the fact comfortably from within one's waterproof cocoon.

It's a little early yet to see the trees in their full autumnal glory - they are showing increasing signs of their annual wardrobe change, but are not quite ready yet. However, we did find some marvellous fungi; I know very little about mushrooms and toadstools, except I can recognise an inkcap when I see it! And here it is:

We found lots of other kinds too as we walked through the forest, although the Little People living in them politely declined to have their puctures taken. Here are a few samples.

Today the rain is raining and the wind is roaring so I doubt the trees will have so many leaves left; I'll upload pictures taken above ankle height in another post.

For now I am going back to sit by the fire.