Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: small branch

I loved this very small mushroom that I found growing on the end of a small branch on the ground at Mallard Point, Fish Creek Park, back on September 21st. It was just so perfect. I think these little ribbed shrooms are so pretty. The cap was maybe half an inch in height. Growing out in an open, grassy area not too far from the Bow River. Not like my usual fungi photos, which are usually taken in a dark forest.

We saw this small branch (maybe an inch or less across), covered in Red Tree Brain fungus, in the woods at the Leighton Art Centre on 17 May 2013, when a small group of us botanized the land around the Centre. We record every species of plant that we find, plus any insects, wild animals (or evidence), birds and fungi. I love seeing this brightly coloured fungus - not easily noticed when the wood is dry, but after rain or if it is splashed with water,, the fungus swells and turns bright orange. These fruitbodies are brown to red-orange, flat, scattered, 1-2 mm thick, 2-4 mm wide, with a raised edge and wrinkled surface. Spring was very late arriving this year, so this was rather early for a botanizing trip, but the plan is to go back at later dates, too. The long, detailed list is given to the people at the Centre, along with any photos that were taken, for them to use in any way they wish. I got up late this morning, as I was up really late last night (well, early this morning), trying to get some of these Leighton Art Centre photos edited, so they can be sent. So far, today, it is overcast and I'm really hoping it stays that way, as I have enough space left on my computer for maybe another two or three days' worth of photos, that's all. So, today, I have no choice but to back up and delete at least a few more photos folders. Some long day trips coming up, and I will need to download my photos after each trip.

Didn't set my alarm for this morning, as I desperately needed to sleep until I woke naturally, so am posting my photos really late today. Also, when I checked the weather forecast late last night, it was not good - but guess what, it's a beautiful, sunny day, that I've now "wasted." I loved this very small mushroom that I found growing on the end of a small branch on the ground at Mallard Point, Fish Creek Park, back on 21 September 2010. It was just so perfect. I think these little ribbed shrooms are so pretty, looking like they are wearing knitted hats. The cap was maybe half an inch in height. Growing out in an open, grassy area not too far from the Bow River. Not like my usual fungi photos, which are usually taken in a dark forest. Later: as there were still a few patches of blue sky later this afternoon, I decided to make another drive SE of Calgary , to the Frank Lake area. The closer I got to my destination, the more overcast it became. This didn't really matter as there was no sign of any Short-eared Owls - I think all my friends who've been photographing them recently must have "scared" them off, lol!! I did come across a Snowy Owl, though, perched high on a distant power pole. Took me by surprise because I was thinking only of Short-eared Owls. Total kilometres from the southern edge of Calgary and back = 165 km. Total time = approx. 3 1/2 hours. Just as I reached home, the snow was beginning to fall!