Ladybelt CP with the Norfolk Fungus Study Group, 2 September 2023

Ladybelt CP near East Carleton is a new site for me and the scene of my first trip of the autumn out with the NFSG.

For a fungi foray it is strange to mention non-fungi items first but seeing both False Ladybird and the massively impressive Red Slug there was very pleasing indeed!

                                                                                                                                      False Ladybird

                                                                                                                                           Red Slug
 

As far as fungi goes it was fairly quiet but as I'm still relatively new to mycology there was still plenty of interest for me. I was chuffed to reach 400 species with a pristine Dryad's Saddle with the other highlights being Upright Coral, Willow Shield, Hairy Nut Disco (I kid you not about the name!), Winter Bonnet, Milking Bonnet, Hogweed Mildew, Hemimycena delectabilis, Yellowing Oysterling, Dead Moll's Fingers, Bowl Hoodie, Sepia Bolete, Rosy Crust, Leopard Earthball, Hazel Woodwart, Bay Polypore, Stump Puffball and Green Elfcup. 

Round-leaved Fluellen on the edge of an arable field was a great find by Ian and only the 2nd time I've seen it.

                                                                                                                              Bowl Hoodie

                                                                                                                                 Dead Moll's Fingers

                                                                                                                                 Dryad's Saddle

                                                                                                                                       Green Elfcup

                                                                                                                                Hairy Nuts Disco

                                                                                                                          Slime mould sp

                                                                                                                                      Sepia Bolete

                                                                                                                                    Stump Puffball

                                                                                                                                   Upright Coral

                                                                                                                                   Willow Shield

                                                                                                                             Round-leaved Fluellen