Cltocybe nebularis (Clouded Agaric) were numerous in the lane alongside Allerton Manor Golf Course. These large fungi grow in extensive rings and can be seen in most wooded areas. The literature describes them as edible but toxic to some people. It never says who might be susceptible or what the toxic effect is. I have never...
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December is usually one of the wetter months of the year, as was the case this time with 15 rain-days. Storm ‘Barra’ on 7th-8th produced high winds and heavy showers but was nothing like as damaging as named storm ‘Arwen’ in November.
November is generally a quiet time for wildlife. However, Ian Wolfenden reported a huge movement of winter thrushes at Hightown on 4th. He estimated an extraordinary number of 5000 Fieldfares and 2000 Redwings flying north. Strong winds from the southwest on 6-7th brought in an unusual bounty from the tropics, John Dempsey finding a colourful Portuguese-Man-of-War and...