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Oct 51 min read

In search of the Midnight Mushrooms, Fungi in the dark.

I am often out looking for wildlife at night, Nightjars, Moths, Bats there is loads to look for, as well as having a dark sky area nearby...

Mar 202 min read

Bloody-nosed Beetle, Timarcha tenebricosa, encounter

Yesterday I went on a lovely walk around the countryside of Beddgelert, North Wales. Whilst the beauty of landscape is certainly...

Dec 27, 20232 min read

Waxwings to end the year

A last minute entry for wildlife highlight of the year made an appearance on Boxing Day, Waxwings near Ruthin, North Wales. They are a...

Sep 25, 20232 min read

Rare Fungus Find

What a strange year it has been for fungi, July and August were great, with many species fruiting early with the large amount of rain we...

Aug 3, 20232 min read

Mushrooms - August 2023 Part 1

Well with the weather being very wet it is no surpirse that mushrooms are appearing all over the place right now. Weird weather can throw...

Jul 13, 20231 min read

More Moths from the Garden

The weather has turned and the cooler nights and rain we have had meant I have run the moth trap in garden less than I would have liked....