Blogs
Spring programme
Our spring programme is now in the calendar. Members should have received a copy.
Sandy siltball
The strange fungus Battarrea phalloides was found near Ware in early December. Previously very rare, it is now turning up from time to time, but still a lovely find.
Sandy RSPB reserve meeting – changed arrangements
This year, at the request of the RSPB, this meeting is for HBFG members only, and pre-booking with Alan Outen is required.
A new Beds record
The group found Mycena rhenana on an old alder cone at Flitwick Moor last weekend, which is a new species record for Beds. Photo from Claudi .
Autumn programme
Our autumn programme was sent to members recently, and can be seen in the calendar.
A late spring species to look out for
You may like to keep an eye out for a spring fungus that seems to be doing well this year - Inocybe erubescens, formerly I patouillardii - English name Deadly Fibrecap!.…
Beautiful Lepiota
This beautiful fungus, Lepiota ochraceofulva (no English name), was found by Margaret and Steve under a cedar in south Herts just before Christmas. Its definition is…
Bolete news from Kerry
Kerry and Glenda have sent me this photo of the fungus they recently found near Cottered - the Iodine bonnet (Hemileccinum impolitum aka Boletus impolitus). Its…