Cliffe fungi. The Common Earthball, Scleroderma citrinum.

The September equinox is the moment when the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator, heading southward. Because of differences between the calendar year and the tropical year, the September equinox may occur from September 21 to 24. The equinox may be taken to mark the end of astronomical summer and the beginning of astronomical autumn (autumnal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere. Meteorological autumn begins on the first day of September.

Earth balls have indeed been common in Ruyton XI Towns woodlands this year. Eventually, when fully mature, the top of the earthball cracks open and allows the wind and rain to disperse its precious content, its spores.

These are one of the few species in the woods that will make you very ill if eaten.

We in the north are now officially in autumn.



We are away for a few days. Enjoy the weekend and next week.