More Sights at Whispering Pines

Finally, found 2 Morel Mushrooms, they are yummy as well as beautiful.  The Mayapples grow in huge groups all over, they are just beginning to flower, along with some other regulars - Violets, Spring Beauties and Bluets.  Another abundant member of the woodland floor are the Fiddlehead Ferns, shown below accompanying the Mayapples. 





Biggest Morel found to date




Morels




Mayapples




Fiddlehead Fern and Mayapples




Mayapple blossom




Lichens




Lichens




Spring Beauties and Violet




Bluets




Toad



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