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…
Spring programme now available
Members will recently have received the Spring progamme. It is also in the calendar. Newsgroup members will receive an email reminder before each meeting.