Jelly ear
As the name suggests, this fungus looks uncannily like an ear!
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Hare's ear
The hare's ear is a cup-like fungus that grows in clusters in broadleaved and mixed woodland, often near to the path. Its orange colour makes it quite conspicuous in the leaf litter.
Fascinating fungi
Autumn is the best time of year to go searching for fungi. Discover what to look for, find out more about this diverse kingdom and explore our best nature reserves for fungi.
Common mouse-ear
Common mouse-ear is a persistent 'weed' of fields and gardens, verges and hedgerows - all kinds of habitats. But, like many of our weed species, it is still a good food source for…
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Mouse-ear hawkweed
Looking a bit like a ragged version of a dandelion, mouse-ear hawkweed has lemon-yellow flower heads that are tinged with red at their outer edges. It likes grassy places with short turf and…
Gainsborough Area Group – Fungi Foray at Kettlethorpe Woods
A report from our successful Fungi Foray in Kettlethorpe Woods on the sunny Sunday morning of the 6th October.
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
Sand eel
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
Giant goby
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
Monthly Workshop: Clearwing Moth Identification
Join us at Whisby Education Centre to learn to lure, identify, survey and record clearwing moths; an elusive yet beautiful group of species.
Morel
This unique fungus is one of the most sought after spring fungi of them all.