The ferns are on the turn. On a recent wander through woodland we found ourselves in the midst of a colour palette; green, yellow, copper and gold. They're looking fantastic.
A bird of prey landed on top of this pole but I had the wrong lens on to capture it well but the fact I can just about make it out still makes me happy.
Some sort of Michaelmas daisy aster growing wild. I've not seen this before.
Take care,
Sophie
Hasn't there been an absolute mountain of fungi growing here there and everywhere recently? I've been both fascinated and revolted at the sights I've seen this autumn. Copious posts to come with mushrooms, toadstools and all sorts of nameless fungi galore as you probably know by now that I have long since abandoned all hope in identifying all but a select few. Picture the scene: a drab afternoon, grey cloudy sky and the decaying forest floor taking on a life of it's own with thousands of little figures appearing overnight...
A large one. Of course, size is interesting in mushrooms. It might be featureless but it's size makes it worthy of a snap. C had spotted a large specimen and on our way elsewhere diverted to show me, knowing my appetite for such sights. We pulled the car over, I took out my phone and unceremoniously straddled the mushroom in an awkward semi-squat in heels to get a shot. The dog walker who passed by must have thought I was rather odd but helpfully paused further down the road to call back that there were some more growing along there. How thoughtful.
A good smattering of these in a bit of a clearing.
Scabby looking stuff on branches.
We have a faller
It's not just chocolate box woodland offerings here. Slimy pile of gunk? Check.
These two look quirky.
And this last poppet makes a darling little watering station for a hedgehog.
Take care,
Sophie
A large one. Of course, size is interesting in mushrooms. It might be featureless but it's size makes it worthy of a snap. C had spotted a large specimen and on our way elsewhere diverted to show me, knowing my appetite for such sights. We pulled the car over, I took out my phone and unceremoniously straddled the mushroom in an awkward semi-squat in heels to get a shot. The dog walker who passed by must have thought I was rather odd but helpfully paused further down the road to call back that there were some more growing along there. How thoughtful.
A good smattering of these in a bit of a clearing.
Scabby looking stuff on branches.
We have a faller
It's not just chocolate box woodland offerings here. Slimy pile of gunk? Check.
These two look quirky.
And this last poppet makes a darling little watering station for a hedgehog.
Take care,
Sophie

Haven't we seen enough of those rain clouds rolling in to spoil the party? Here's a walk which we took a couple of weeks ago when the skies came over black but we made it back to the car unscathed. The light played between tantalisingly almost bright and non-existent.
A natural wreath of (poisonous) berries
A stark contrast on this tree!
Do you have plans to get out this weekend? Even just for a little while. We'll certainly try.
Take care,
Sophie