I am blogging from my property in the Appalachian foothills of Southeastern Ohio in beautiful Hocking Hills. I live in a large hardwood and pine grove forest I named Whispering Pines. I commonly refer to this property as "The Pines". Stay tuned as I report the wild things from here at the Pines.



Sunday, May 1, 2011

Morel Mushroom Hunting

Found one of the much-sought after Morel Mushrooms on the land, although I am still learning about where to look.  In the excitement at the find, forgot to take a picture of where it was growing....  In any event, hunting for the elusive 'shrooms there is so much to look at in the woods.  The colors and shapes of nature never fail to fascinate me.  This black fungus, or lichen - I don't know what it is, never seen before - if you can identify, please comment.



Lichens



Lichens - closer

Oak Bark, I think



Oak Bark



Urnula craterium: The Devil's Urn


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