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02-OCT-2016 Christine Hanrahan

Bird's nest fungi (Cyathus)

Ferguson Forest

More enchanting fungi. This may be Striate Bird's Nest fungi. These, like the earth star fungi rely on raindrops to release the spores which are encased in "eggs" or spore sacs in the cups. These fungi are often found on wood chips in gardens, or as here, along a forested trail, growing on small bits of woody debris. A couple of these have not opened yet, and the others still have some "eggs" in them.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 8.7mm iso400 hide exif
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Date/Time02-Oct-2016 12:28:58
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ModelDMC-FZ200
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Focal Length8.7 mm
Exposure Time1/59 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent400
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carol j. phipps06-Oct-2016 02:37
I've never seen these before. Fantastic! V
Ton T.03-Oct-2016 17:49
Wonderful fungi Christine! V
Pierre Martin03-Oct-2016 17:47
never see one like those, they are great looking!
bill friedlander03-Oct-2016 17:34
Like some others the others, a first for me as well. Thanks. V
Nirvan Hope03-Oct-2016 15:20
Such cute and fuzzy looking fungi cups! As always informative and a lovely image.
Helen Betts03-Oct-2016 15:06
Yet another fascinating capture that certainly changes my perceptions of fungi! V.
pkocinski03-Oct-2016 11:12
I learned something about this fungi today. Thanks.
laine03-Oct-2016 10:51
They're superb..a great photo. V
borisalex03-Oct-2016 09:51
Super shot! v.
Yvonne03-Oct-2016 09:39
They are wonderful, thanks you for the story Christine! v
Juliette03-Oct-2016 08:29
superbly captured !! V
globalgadabout03-Oct-2016 05:48
more forest marvels...Christine you do highlight some little known growths that astonish and delight..
joseantonio03-Oct-2016 03:55
thank you for showing these interesting lessons of nature.V.
Jim Coffman03-Oct-2016 03:15
Another first for me! Well captured!
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