Fungi, Lichen & Slime Molds 1

These fungi were growing high up on a tree trunk, in the wooded area below the Bow Valley Ranch, at the east end of Fish Creek Park. Hey, Doug, even some Lichen specially for you, LOL!

As usual, I have no idea what species this one is - or the tiny one in the bottom right corner : ) However, it was just one of the many mushrooms that gave me great joy this fall. Found it growing at Brown-Lowery Provincial Park.

I rarely come across an orange mushroom, so this one was a real treat to see at Brown-Lowery Provincial Park.

This mushroom makes me think of a fine porcelain teacup with light shining through it. I came across it when I stopped and went for a hike somewhere off Elbow Falls Trail (Highway 66); i.e. the eastern edge of the mountains.

LOL, I still come across an occasional mushroom photo in my fairly recent archives and want to add it to my Fungi Set. Just wait till next year, for the fungi season - then you can get REALLY sick of my fungi photos : )

Back in September, we came across these gorgeous fungi growing on an old log at Mallard Point, Fish Creek Park. Just love the colour : )

This beautiful, orange Coral Fungus was growing at Brown-Lowery Provincial Park.

Not as sharp as it could be, but I liked the Polypore fungus (thanks, Machel - I am never 100% certain, so thought it safer not to give any ID) and lichens decorating this narrow tree trunk. Seen at Brown-Lowery Provincial Park on 4th September 2008.

Can't believe I took this photo in August 2004, using my very first digital camera, an Olympus C750UZ point-and-shoot. Happened to come across it last night and wanted to add it to my Fungi of Alberta set. Taken somewhere along the Elbow Falls Trail (Highway 66).