Tag Archives: Hygrophoraceae

Sassafras Gully Fungi – 29 May 2017

It had only been few days since my previous trip to Sassafras Gully, but on that trip, with Liz, we had only searched for fungi in the main gully. I was keen to return to see how the fungi was … Continue reading

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Lane Cove Valley Fungi – 28 May 2017

This excursion was really an update to see how the fungi near Porters Creek that I think is Gliophorus psittacinus was going. I started from Macquarie Park Station and walked into Lane Cove National Park and soon arrive at the Porters … Continue reading

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 26 May 2017

This was an excellent trip down Sassafras Gully looking for fungi. I was accompanied by Liz, whose powers of observation located many interesting species. We entered the valley via the track at the end of Sassafras Gully Road and returned … Continue reading

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Lane Cove Valley Fungi – 24 May 2017

After visiting Ferndale Park, I farewelled Ray and Elma, and walks down to the Lane Cove River at Fullers Bridge. I crossed the bridge and the followed the Riverside Track upstream to Porters Creek. The fungi was good – particularly … Continue reading

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Ferndale Park Fungi – 24 May 2017

On this visit to Ferndale Park I was joined by Ray and Elma from the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc. We had a most interesting time. A lot of fungi was out, including the green-pink waxcap. Here are some photos … Continue reading

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Ferndale Park Fungi – 22 May 2017

This was my second visit to Ferndale Park. I was in the Chatswood area in the morning, so wandered over to the park in the afternoon. I was mainly interested in observing changes in the pink waxcaps. Some had changed … Continue reading

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Lane Cove Valley Fungi – 21 May 2017

After a very worthwhile visit to Ferndale Park at Chatswood the day before, I thought it may be worth another visit along the Lane Cove River looking for fungi. I had a pleasant and rewarding walk – from Thornleigh to … Continue reading

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Ferndale Park at Chatswood – Fungi – 20 May 2017

This was my first visit to Ferndale Park at Chatswood for the season. Peter Woodard had been reporting that the “pink waxcaps” had returned. This was early compared to last year, when they came out late July. They are an … Continue reading

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 18 May 2017

After some recent rain (about 15 mm) I headed back down Sassafras Gully to see how the fungi was going. On this trip I did find quite a few waxcaps and other interesting fungi were out. As usual, I started from … Continue reading

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Bola Creek Fungi – 13 May 2017

I headed down to Bola Creek, in Royal National Park, with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc on their field activity to see what fungi was out. It had been quite dry for most of April and early May, so … Continue reading

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