Please refer to the Introduction Page to understand the context behind the monthly photographs.
Fungi
All five of these Mycena Fungi are some of the smallest Fungi at 3-4mm across the cap. Found on different fallen moss covered tree.
The Twig Parachute Fungus is slightly larger at 3-10mm across the cap.
Some other larger fungi.
Ferns - Spleenworts
Ferns - Horsetails
Ladybirds
Leaf Miners
This small moth larva mine the leaves of Hazel causing a round/oval mine on the upper surface of leaves; the mine has a whitish papery surface.
Slime moulds
Note- This Slime mould (Mucilago crustacea) now seems to renamed as (Didymium spongiosum).
This time located on tree moss with different stage of development for this Slime mould.
Spiders
Diaea dorsata is one of the smaller crab spiders. Females can grow up to 6 mm, males up to 4 mm. This spider can change its colour to fit its surroundings; however, the process takes several days although this one seems well in control of how to hide next to the Hazel bud.
Ones that escaped the camera lens this month
a) Red Kite
b) Red Admirals
c) Roe Deer Hind
d) Pair of Muntjac Deer