We found a pretty little Mycena, M. arcangeliana (Angels bonnet) at Heartwood Forest a couple of weeks ago. This fungus sometimes has a slight yellow-green look to the cap (not visible in these specimens), but the characteristic hint of violet in the stipe is apparent. Photo by Claudi.
Recent Posts
Spring programme
By Pat Cavanagh
/ March 17, 2022
Our spring programme is now in the calendar. Members should have received a copy.
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Sandy siltball
By Pat Cavanagh
/ December 7, 2021
The strange fungus Battarrea phalloides was found near Ware in early December. Previously very rare, it is now turning up...
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Sandy RSPB reserve meeting – changed arrangements
By Pat Cavanagh
/ October 24, 2021
This year, at the request of the RSPB, this meeting is for HBFG members only, and pre-booking with Alan Outen...
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A new Beds record
By Pat Cavanagh
/ September 25, 2021
The group found Mycena rhenana on an old alder cone at Flitwick Moor last weekend, which is a new species...
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Autumn programme
By Pat Cavanagh
/ August 20, 2021
Our autumn programme was sent to members recently, and can be seen in the calendar.
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A late spring species to look out for
By Pat Cavanagh
/ July 14, 2021
You may like to keep an eye out for a spring fungus that seems to be doing well this year...
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Beautiful Lepiota
By Pat Cavanagh
/ February 4, 2021
This beautiful fungus, Lepiota ochraceofulva (no English name), was found by Margaret and Steve under a cedar in south Herts...
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Bolete news from Kerry
By Pat Cavanagh
/ June 2, 2020
Kerry and Glenda have sent me this photo of the fungus they recently found near Cottered - the Iodine bonnet...
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I’m very sad to have to cancel our 3 planned spring meetings
By Pat Cavanagh
/ March 27, 2020
Spring programme now available
By Pat Cavanagh
/ February 3, 2020
Members will recently have received the Spring progamme. It is also in the calendar. Newsgroup members will receive an email...
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