Frequent rain showers.
Ash seeds ('keys') have appeared in larger numbers than usual. I predict that there will now be a rash of predictions of a hard winter to come. One of these years they'll get it right.
One of the Leccinum species associated with Birch. id work still ongoing.
And a tiny (6mm.) beetle that was scurrying across the surface, trying to keep away from the light.
I've heard Buzzards in Drumboe before, but this is the closest I've seen one.
I suppose there are a few signs that summer is almost over. New Hazel nuts.
These Hairy Galls are fascinating. About 4mm. tall. Hartigiola annulipes.
Holly berries have appeared, too.
This keys out to Marasmius wynnei. I can find a few records from NI, but none from Ireland.
A pretty ropey specimen of Xerocomus lanatus - one of the boletes.
This white fungal attack on Oak is a mildew - Microsphaera alphitoides. It stunts the leaves quite severely.
