FUNGAL SIGHTINGS
 
News from within and outside the area.
 
 

6th September 2026 - Marbury CP, Northwich, Cheshire - Today I led a couple of Autumnal Intrigues walks, a mix of species looked at with the emphasis not solely on fungi. I did show folk many initial myco-structures though as it is that time of year. The list of species comprised of:- Erysiphe heraclei; Exidia nucleata; Ganoderma australe; Clitopilus prunulus; Russula amoenolens; Coprinopsis lagopus; Psathyrella candolleana; Nectria cinnabarina; Amanita rubescens; Mycena olivaceomarginata; Paxillus involutus; Mycena galericulata; Tubaria dispersa; Marasmius rotula; Xerocomellus pruinatus; Stereum subtomentosum; Pleurotus pulmonarius; Melanotus horizontalis; Polyporus tuberaster; Hyphodontia sambuci; Trochila ilicina; Phacidium multivalve; Spinellus fusiger; Gymnopus dryophila; Chlorophyllum rhacodes; Vuilleminia comedens; Peniophora quercina; Hortiboletus engelii; Entoloma rhodopolium; Belonidium sulphureum; Xylaria hypoxylon; Rhopographus filicinus; Polyporus squamosus; Lepiota brebbisonii; Gymnopus peronatus; Pluteus cervinus; Phramidium violaceum; Phomitopsis betulina; Crepidotus mollis; Stereum sanguinolentum; Trichoderma viride; Hypocrea rufa; Auricularia auricula-judae; Hypomyces chrysospermus; Laccaria laccata; Inocybe geophylla; Inocybe geophylla var, lilacina; Rickenella fibula; Xylaria longipes; Coprinelis micaceus; Tricholoma fulvum; Stereum hirsutum; Lactarius tabidus; Chindrostereum purpureum; Mycena pseudocorticola; Roridomyces roridus; Mycena tenerrima; Bisporella sulfurina; Mycena acicula; Rhytisma acerinum; Kuehneromyces mutabilis; Lactarius quietus; Hypholoma fasciculare; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Mycena galopus; Datronia mollis; Stereum rugosum; Trametes versicolor; Scleroderma verrucosum; Scleroderma citrinum; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Leratiomyces ceres and Marsmius hudsonii.

5th September 2026 - Hurst Green FC, Lancashire - A new footy ground, and what a pictureseque place. After getting a brew we checked a woodland and the surrounding pitch and counted a few fungi:- Laccaria laccata; Gymnopus confluens; Mycoacia uda; Trochila ilicina; Phacidium multivalve; Polyorus squamosus; Meripilus giganteus; Bjerkandera adusta; Microsphaera alphitoides; Rhytisma acerinum; Puccinia caricina var, ribesii-pendulae and Erysiphe heraclei.
 
5th September 2026 - Cuerden Valley CP, Clayton-Le-Woods, Lancashire - A pre-footy walk with the missus at an area well trampled, laden with dog walkers and lots of disturbance. Such is the state of the play in these overcrowded times. We had a look at many things but noted a few fungi too:- Erysiphe hercalei; Puccinia aegopodii; Rhytisma acerinum; Sphaerotheca epilobii; Puccinia circaeae; Trametes versicolor; Pluteus cervinus; Abortiporus biennis; Hypholoma fasciculare; Stereum hirsutum; Hypoxylon fragiforme; Microsphaera alphitoides; Laccaria laccata; Peniophora laeta; Erysiphe polygoni; Psathyrella candolleana; Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca; Agaricus arvensis; Fistulina hepatica; Rhopographus filicinus; Taphrina alni; Calvatia utriformis; Bolbitius titubans; Vuilleminia comedens; Peniophora quercina; Phragmidium violaceum; Taphrina tosquinetii; Seifertia azalea; Amanita rubescens; Calocera cornea; Xylaria longipes; Coleosporium tussilaginis; Mycena galopus; Cudoniella acicularis; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Stereum rugosum; Trochila ilicina; Phacidium multivalve; Coprinellus micaceus; Auricularia auricula-judae; Caloboletus radicans; Hortiboletus engelii; Golovinomyces sordidus; Inocybe geophylla; Scleroderma verrucosum; Sawadaea bicornis; Mycoacia uda plus the myxo Ceratiomyxo fruticulosa.
 
4th September 2026 - Heaton Mersey Park, Stockport, G. Manchester - A few fungi needed microscopic attention so I refrained from collecting today. I did find another patc h of Tubaria dispersa and a small group of Marasmius oreades - it keeps matters rolling.
 
3rd September 2026 - River Mersey, Stockport, G. Manchester - A small cluster of Psathyrella candolleana were with Cherry and Marasmius rotula were showing beneath an Acer of some description.
 
3rd September 2026 - Abney Hall, Stockport, G. Manchester - I booked half a day off work, headed to this near-to-home area to try and sharpen the fungal senses. A pootle, some microscopy and the list comprised of:- Marasmius vaillantii; Inocybe fuscidula agg; Hymenoscyphus scutula; Hymenoscyphus vitellinus; Mycena vitilis; Pluteus podospileus var. minutissimus; Ciboria conformata; Mycena pelianthina; Crepidotus caspari; Crepidotus cesatii; Xerocomellus cisalpinus; Amanita rubescens; Mycena pseudocorticola; Cerioporus leptocephala; Byssomerulius corium; Mycena acicula; Abortiporus biennis; Pholiota gummosa; Crepidotus mollis; Coprinellus disseminatus; Inocybe geophylla; Pluteus cervinus; Laccaria laccata; Coprinellus micaceus; Sphaerotheca epilobii; Agaricus campestris; Erysiphe heraclei; Tubaria dispersa; Marasmius rotula; Hypomyces chrysospermus; Monilinia fructigena; Lasiosphaeria ovina; Gymnosporangium sabinae; Scleroderma verrucosum; Peniophora quercina; Gymnopilus dryophila; Marasmius hudsonii; Fomitopsis betulina; Phacidium multivalve; Trochila ilicina; Agrocybe rivulosa; Datronia mollis; Ganoderma australe; Seifertia azalea; Gymnopus confluens; Microsphaera alphitoides; Stereum rugosum; Lepiota cristata; Mycena galopus; Phloeomana speirea; Pucciniastrum pulverulenta; Puccinia menthae; Rhytisma acerinum; Daldinia concentrica; Erysiphe polygoni; Golovinomyces sordidus; Phragmidium violaceum; Calocera cornea; Stereum hirsutum; Schizophyllum commune plus the myxo Ceratiomyxo fruticulosa.
 

3rd September 2026 - River Mersey, Stockport, G. Manchester - A small cluster of Psathyrella candolleana were with Cherry and Marasmius rotula were showing beneath an Acer of some description.

 

2nd September 2026 - Fletcher Moss, Didsbury, G. Manchester - A walk with a small group of carers today, we avoided the main fall of rain and it was a rather clammy day.  Slow and steady, nattering and pondering.  A few fungi were found and discussed:- Caloboletus radicans; Meripilus giganteus; Lepiota cristata; Tricholoma scalpturatum; Paxillus involutus; Marasmius hudsonii; Phlebia tremellosa; Trametes versicolor; Calocera cornea; Marasmius rotula; Coprinellus disemminatus; Ganoderma australe; Polyporus squamosus; Microsphaera alphitoides; Pluteus cervinus; Phloeomana speirea; Chondrostereum purpureum; Nectria cinnabarina; Mycena tenerrima; Entoloma rhodopolium; Stereum hirsutum; Peniophora laeta; Puccinia aegopodii; Hypholoma fasciculare; Erysiphe circaeae; Postia stiptica; Rhytisma acerinum; Puccinia circaeae; Puccinia menthae; Bolbitius titubans; Psathyrella candolleana; Coprinopsis lagopus; Lachnum tenuipilosum; Crepidotus caspari; Leptosphaeria acuta; Pholiota tuberculosa; Psathyrella pseudogracilis; Coprinellus micaceus; Puccinia iridis plus the myxo Ceratiomyxo fruticulosa.
 
1st September 2026 - Gorsey Bank, Stockport, G. Manchester - Crucibulum laeve was seen whilst cycling home, I am already wondering how I will keep up to speed with the season of the shroom.
 
1st September 2026 - Heaton Moor, Stockport, G. Manchester - A dinner time walk, the Achilles was ruddy blazing, I did see a few fungi, these wee:- Agaricus xanthodermus with Laurel; 2 colonies of Tubaria dispera with Hawthorn; Mycena pseudocorticola; Stereum gausapatum amd Marasmius rotula on Oak; Erysiphe polygoni on Common Knotgrass; Caloboletus radicans; Crepidotus cesatii and Psathyrella pseudogracilis with Beech; Meripilus giganteus on an unidentified stump; Mycena galopus on Holly; Nectria cinnabarina on a Lime stick and Polyporus squamosus on Sycamore.
 

1st September 2026 - Norris Hill, Stockport, G. Manchester - A couple of gatherings of Marasmius oreades were noted and Byssomerulius corium on a Sycamore branch kept the fungal flow moving. 
 
1st September 2026 - River Mersey, Stockport, G. Manchester - Tricholoma scalpturatum with Poplar; Lepiota cristata with Rowan and Russula amoenolens with Oak - the fungi are creeping in, I am striving to keep up to speed.
 
31st August 2026 - Mossley FC, Tameside - We were watching Uppermill v Flixton, I went behind the stand for a piss and found Marasmius hudsonii - the pecker is a fungal seeking device it seems.
 
31st August 2026 - Knot Hill NR, Ashton-U-Lyne, Tameside - A walk before the next footy game. We didn't spend too long in the field, the weather was very hit and miss. Fungi seen were:- Russula atropurpurea; Mycena sanguinolenta; Mycena acicula; Mycena galopus; Mycena pseudocorticola; Pluteus salicinus; Trametes versicolor; Hyphodontia sambuci; Scleroderma areolatum; Pleurotus ostreatus; Abortoporus biennis; Pholiota gummosa; Auricularia auricula-judae; Calocera cornea; Paxillus involutus; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Stereum hirsutum; Psathyrella candolleana; Bjerkandera adusta; Ganoderma australe; Postia subcaesia; Phragmidium violaceum; Peniophora quercina; Microsphaera alphitoides; Marasmius hudsonii; Gymnopus dryophilus; Hypholoma fasciculare; Tremella mesenterica; Stereum gausapatum; Xerocomellus cisalpinus and Rhytisma acerinum.
 
30th August 2026 - Stamford Park, Stalybridge, Tameside - A second site was scanned after a coffee and some warming grub. The species identified after finding, pondering and microscopy were:- Hymenoscyphus scutula; Pleiochaeta setosa; Cyathus striatus; Crucibulum laeve; Coleophoma cylindrospora; Parasola auricoma; Peniophora laeta; Puccinia aegopodii; Sawadaea bicornis; Datronia mollis; Auricularia auricula-judae; Calocera cornea; Melampsora caprearum; Puccinia caricina var. ribesii-pendulae; Nectria cinnabarina; Rhytisma acerinum; Agaricus sylvaticus; Coleosporium tussilaginis; Trochila ilicina; Phacidium multivalve; Seifertia azalea; Fomitopsis betulina; Lacrymaria lacrymabunda; Meripilus giganteus; Erysiphe heraclei; Marasmius hudsonii; Phragmidium violaceum; Sphaerotheca epilobii; Hyphodontia sambuci and 241 specimens of Agaricus xanthodermus.
30th August 2026 - Cheetham Park, Stalybridge, Tameside - Fungi are appearing, me and the missus had best clued up. We both had a quick look at this site and then another. Here we recorded:- Coprinellus domesticus; Xylaria carpophila; Puccinia pulverulenta; Crepidotus mollis; Stereum rugosum; Nectria cinnabarina; Mycena tenerrima; Golovinomyces sordidus; Stereum hirsutum; Hypoxylon petriniae; Xylaria longipes; Scleroderma areolatum; Clitopilus prunulus; Meripilus giganteus; Phragmidium violaceum; Phloeomana speirea; Datronia mollis; Pleurotus ostreatus; Daldinia concentrica; Phacidium multivalve; Calocera cornea; Ganoderma australe; Laetiporus sulphureus; Trametes versicolor; Erysiphe polygoni; Sphaerotheca epilobii; Microsphaera alphitoides; Belonidium sulphureum; Marsmius rotula; Hypoxylon fragiforme; Schizophyllum commune; Marasmius hudsonii and the myxos Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa; and Lycogala epidendrum.
 
29th August 2026 - Wythenshawe Park, G. Manchester - A short walk with the lasses with groin burning and the skies grimy. I didn't really keep a list of species as I am under the clouds too, but I did record:- Geastrum michelianum; Abortiporus biennis; Coprinopsis lagopus; Calocera cornea; Crepidotus mollis; Exidia plana; Taphrina alni; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Ganoderma australe; Psathyrella candolleana; Bjerkandera adusta; Laetiporus sulphureus; Bovista dermoxantha and Fomitopsis betulina.
 

27th August 2026 - Etherow CP, Stockport, G. Manchester - Laetiporus sulphureus; Auricularia auricula-judae and Crepidotus mollis were the only fungi seen with the Young Carers today - it was too wet to dawdle.
 
26th August 2026 - Abney Hall, Stockport, G. Manchester - As is the norm, the fungus season comes and I am doing other things. Leading a walk with the young un's from work was necessary but I did spy Ganoderma australe; Stereum hirsutum; Hypoxylon fragiforme and Fuligo septica. It is enough, the fungi are trendy and many are seeking, I shall just continue to go with my own flow.
 
24th August 2026 -Turn Moss Playing Fields, Stretford, G. Manchester – Urocystis ranunculi was the only fungus recorded today as I was still looking at bugs, blood and other bits.
 

22nd August 2026 - Bewsey Woods, Warrington, Cheshire - The cusp of the fungus season, I am unprepared but am not bothered, there be still many things to intrigue the noggin. Today, whilst leading the usual generalist walk I did record:- Polyporus squamosus; Marasmius rotula; Stereum hirsutum; Auricularia auricula-judae; Trametes gibbosa; Daldinia concentrica; Botryobasidium aureum; Uromyces geranii; Puccinia pulverulenta; Rhytisma acerinum; Sawadaea bicornis; Microsphaera alphitoides; Hypoxylon petriniae; Phragmidium violaceum; Golovinomyces sordidus; Puccinia caricina var. ribesii-pendulae; Erysiphe heraclei; Quasipucciniastrum agrimoniae; Claviceps purpurea; Phacidium multivalve; Bisporella sulfurina; Trametes versicolor; Lachnella villosa; Dendryphion comosum; Leptosphaeria doliolum; Torula herbarum and the myxo Fuligo septica.

 
21st August 2026 - River Mersey, Stockport, G. Manchester - Uromyces viciae-fabae; Psathyrella pseudogracilis and Marasmius vaillantii were 3 fungi seen today whilst pootling to and from work.
 
21st August 2026 - Heaton Moor, Stockport, G. Manchester - I nipped away from the work desk as I suspected a recent downpour would bring forth a fungus I had not seen this year.  A short walk, a look under a Hawthorn tree and there was a little gathering if Tubaria dispersa - a magical little thing growing on fallen fruit.  It is quite common but overlooked, what a shame so many miss the obvious.
 
20th August 2026 - River Mersey, Stockport, G. Manchester - A tucked away corner was found whilst I sipped a coffee, pondered bugs and blooms and had a rest. I noted a few fungi:- Mycena tenerrima; Xylaria longipes; Rhytisma acerinum; Microsphaera alphitoides; Erysiphe heraclei; Puccinia tanaceti; Golovinomyces artemisiae; Melampsora caprearum; Golovinomyces montagnei and Phragmidium violaceum.
 
19th August 2026 - New Cut Trail/Paddington Meadows, Warrington, Cheshire - I am so glad I am doing other things besides fungi, it is a real desert out there. Today another walk was led and in the mix I did add:- Claviceps purpurea; Erysiphe polygoni; Rhytisma acerinum; Colpoma quercinum; Golovinomyces sordidus; Erysiphe heraclei; Microsphaera alphitoides; Puccinia lagenophorae; Uromyces geranii; Puccinia punctiformis and Puccinia pulverulenta.
 
17th August 2026 - Chorlton WP, G. Manchester - Today's records were:- Meripilus giganteus; Polyporus tuberaster; Fomes fomentarius; Microsphaera alphitoides; Erysiphe heraclei; Puccinia pulverulenta; Hypoxylon petriniae; Gandoderma australe; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Rhytisma acerinum; Coleosporium tussilaginis; Lachnella villosa; Leptosphaeria acuta and Puccinia menthae.
 
15th August 2026 - Callands, Warrington, Cheshire - A walk led, a mixed bag and a few fungi:- Puccinia lagenophorae; Hypoxylon fuscum; Puccinia pulverulenta; Claviceps purpurea; Golovinomyces sordidus; Erysiphe heraclei; Microsphaera alphitoides; Phragmidium violaceum; Gymnosporangium sabinae and Monilinia fructigena.
 
13th August 2026 - Gorsey Bank, Stockport, G. Manchester - Frommeëlla tormentillae was seen on the leaves of Tormentil in very, very warm conditions.
 
10th August 2026 - Fog Lane Park, Didsbury, G. Manchester - A general walk led, 90 minutes to show a variety of wildlife at this nearby park. Before and afterwards I saw a couple of fungal examples:- Phragmidium violaceum; Puccinia lagenophorae; Ganoderma australe; Polyporus squamosus; Laetiporus sulphureus; Microsphaera alphitoides; Puccinia caricina var. ribesii-pendulae and Puccinia aegopodii.
 
8th August 2026 - Wilmslow Albion FC, Cheshire - Microsphaera alphitoides and Rhytisma acerinum were 2 fungal examples noted whilst watching some more footy.
 
9th August 2026 - Worsborough Bridge CP, Barnsley, W, Yorkshire - The only fungal examples recorded today were:- Erysiphe polygoni; Golovinomyces sordidus; Microsphaera alphitoides; Erysiphe heraclei and Sawadaea bicornis.
 
2nd August 2026 - Bruntwood Park, Stockport, G. Manchester - Fungi seen today were:- Golovinomyces sordidus; Puccinia punctiformis; Microsphaera alphitoides and Phragmidium violaceum.
 

1st August 2026 - Old Moor RSPB, W. Yorkshire - Another general walk, in the mix and from a landscape dried to the bone we added 6 fungi:- Phragmidium violaceum; Erysiphe heraclei; Coleosporium tussilaginis; Ganoderma australe; Puccinia heiracii s. l; Microsphaera alphitoides and Rhytisma acerinum.

 
28th July 2026 - Heaton Mersey, Stockport, G. Manchester - 3 fungal examples seen down a back alleyway were:- Sawadaea bicornis; Erysiphe polygoni and Rhytisma acerinum.
 
27th July 2026 - Abney Hall, Stockport, G. Manchester - Another generalised mooch with fungi very much on the back-burner, the species I did record though were:- Rhytisma acerinum; Phragmidium violaceum; Puccinia caricina var. ribesii-pendulae; Stereum hirsutum; Coleosporium tussilaginis; Microsphaera alphitoides; Puccinia menthae; Pleurotus ostreatus; Sawadaea bicornis; Erysiphe heraclei; Sphaerotheca epilobii; Gymnosporangium sabinae; Puccinia pulverulenta; Monilia fructigena; Melampsora euphorbiae; Erysiphe polygoni and Puccina circaeae.
 
26th July 2026 - Heaton Park, G. Manchester - Several species recorded today were:- Rhytisma acerinum; Erysiphe heraclei; Microsphaera alphitoides; Laetiporus sulphureus; Puccinia pulverulenta; Phragmidium violaceum; Fomitopsis betulina; Stereum hirsutum; Auricularia auricula-judae and Annulohypoxylon multiforme.
 
25th July 2025 - Dobcroft NR, Preston, Lancashire - A few fungi only today:- Puccinia carcina var. ribesii-pendulae; Erysiphe heraclei; Microsphaera alphitoides and Postia stiptica.
 
20th July 2026 - Sale Water Park, G. Manchester - Puccinia pulverulenta;
Puccinia aegopodii and Microsphaera alphitoides were the only fungi recorded again, too dry, little interest, big distractions.
 
19th January 2026 - Poynton Pool, Stockport, Cheshire - A few fungal examples again:- Pleurotus ostreatus; Puccinia aegopodii; Sawadaea bicornis and Microsphaera alphitoides.
 
18th July 2026 - Earby, Thornton-in-Craven Roman Road, Lanchashire/N. Yorkshire - The key, as ever, is to wander and record, the only fungal examples noted today were:- Claviceps purpurea; Puccinia pulverulenta; Uromyces valeriana; Microbotryum violaceum; Sphaerotheca epilobii and Pucciniastrum circaeae.
 

16th July 2026 - Fletcher Moss, Didsbury, G. Manchester - Still immersed in other areas and with all the talk of DNA, sequencing and splitting species further I am glad I have resigned from full on fungal work - it is becoming a science rather than part of my fieldwork ventures. I will take it easy and just add the odd species when I can, today I saw Seifertia azalea; Puccinia punctiformis; Microsphaera alphitoides and Claviceps purpurea.

 
11th July 2026 - Cloud Wood NR, Leicestershire - Puccinia glechomae; Erysiphe heraclei; Microsphaera alphitoides and Chlorociboria aeruginascens were the only fungi seen on a butterfly walk.
 
5th July 2026 - Chorlton WP, G. Manchester - Hericium cirrhatum; Botryobasidium aureum; Pleurotus ostreatus; Puccinia menthae and Puccinia pulverulenta kept the fungal eye in whilst pondering other realms.
 
4th July 2026 - Crosby Marina, Merseyside - A botanical walk, the only fungi noted were:- Sphaerotheca epilobii; Albugo candida; Golovinomyces sordidus and Anthracoidea arenariae were the only fungal examples noted.
 

2nd July 2026 - Wythenshawe Park, G. Manchester - The only fungi seen today were:- Albugo candida; Seifertia azalea; Agaricus arvensis; Puccinia pulverulenta and Pucciniastrum epilobii. 
 
28th June 2026 - Highfield CP, Levenshulme, G. Manchester - Ustilago avenae and Coprinopsis lagopus were 2 new fungi for the year and added whilst leading another nature walk.
 
25th June 2026 - Bawsey Lakes, Kings Lynn, Norfolk - Seifertia azalea and Fomes fomentarius were noted whilst looking for bugs.
 
24th June 2026 - Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk - 223 species were seen today, only 2 of which were for the FCT database, these being:- Pleurotus ostreatus and the myxo Lycogala epidendrum.
 
23rd June 2026 - Holt CP, Norfolk - Melampsora hypericorum; Bjerkandera adusta and Microbotryum violaceum were the few fungi seen on a sizzling day.
 
22nd June 2026 - Carlton Marshes, Suffolk - A fine wildlife morning but only one fungus recorded, namely Puccinia urticata - it is more than obvious that my fungal interest is minimal at the mo.
 
21st June 2026 - Weeting Heath, Norfolk - A general walk and a few fungi seen were:- Agaricus xanthoderma; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Trichaptum abietinum and Phallus impudicus.
 
21st June 2026 - Stanwick Lakes, Northamptonshire - Puccinia menthae was the only fungus recorded today.
 
20th June 2026 - Tatton Park, Cheshire - A nice cluster of Agaricus arvensis were seen today, a shame that when we passed them later in the day someone had kicked them over.
 
17th June 2026 - Stockport, G. Manchester - Walking through town after dropping the missus at work and a loose troop Conocybe apala were seen, delightful structures they are.
14th June 2026 - Birchwood Forest Park, Warrington, Cheshire - Fungi noted today were:- Phragmidium violaceum; Psathyrella candolleana; Crepidotus mollis; Bisporella sulfurina; Puccinia urticata; Hypoxylon petriniae; Daldinia concentrica; Trametes versicolor; Microbotryum stellariae; Microsphaera alphitoides; Albugo candida and Puccinia pulverulenta.
 
13th June 2026 - Seven Acres LNR, Bolton, Lancashire - 2 fungi to report, these being:- Hygrocybe conica and Puccinia pulverulenta.
 
7th June 2026 - Alderley Edge NT, Cheshire - The few fungi examples spied were:- Microsphaera alphitoides and Fome fomentarius. It seems to be obvious that I am rather distratced at the mo.
 
6th June 2026 - Appleton Meadows and Woodland/Grappleton Wall Gardens, Cheshire - Another multifaceted walk led and seberal fungi chucked into the mix:- Fungi seen were:- Calvatia utriformis; Ganoderma australe; Xylaria longipes; Puccinia urticata; Puccinia pulverulenta; Puccinia punctiformis Phallus impudicus; Peniophora quercina; Pleurotus ostreatus; Sphaeropsis sapinea; Puccinia caricina var. ribesii-pendulae and the myxo Fuligo septica.
 
4th June 2026 - Chadkirk Chapel, Stockport, G. Manchester - The only fungal examples seen were:- Ganoderma australe; Fomitopsis betulinus; Puccinia punctiformis and Puccinia aegopodii.
 
27th May 2026 - New Cut Trail/Paddington Meadows, Warrington, Cheshire - 5 fungi recorded on a walk of assorted themes:- Puccinia urticata; Puccinia punctiformis; Puccinia lagenophorae; Plasmopara nivea s. l. and Puccinia pulverulenta.
 
24th May 2026 - Abbot's/Shemmy Moss/Whitegate Way, Cheshire - A double century of species were seen today with the following few fungi in the mix:- Calocybe gamobosa; Rhopographus filicinus; Kuehneola uredinis; Puccinia punctiformis; Puccinia pulverulenta; Fomes fomentarius; Fomitopsis betulina; Puccinia aegopodii and Taphrina betulina.
 

23rd May 2025 - Appleton Meadows and Woodland/Grappleton Wall Gardens, Cheshire - A general walk but a few fungi thrown in:- Calvatia utriformis; Coprinellus micaceus; Ganoderma australe; Phallus impudicus; Polyporus squamosus; Heterobasidion annosum; Stereum hirustum; Puccinia pulverulenta; Bolbitius titubans; Puccinia caricina var. ribesii-pendulae; Seifertia azalea; Exidia glandulosa; Vuilleminia comedens; Peniophora quercina and the myxo Fuligo septica.

 
18th May 2026 - Gatley Carrs, Stockport, G. Manchester - The interest in fungi is minimal at the mo but I will record the odd species to keep things rolling. Triphragmium ulmariae; Plasmopara nivea s. l. and Entyloma ficariae kept the ball rolling, albeit very slowly.
 
17th May 2026 - Parrs Wood Environmental Centre, Didsbury, G. Manchester - Phellinus pomaceus and Puccinia malvacaerum were noted whilst visiting the folk at the centre.
 
16th May 2026 - Wigan Flashes, Wigan, G. Manchester - Puccinia urticae; Puccinia pulverulenta; Puccinia punctiformis and Microbotryum lychnidis-dioicae were the 4 fungi seen on another bug, bird and bloom hunt.
 
10th May 2026 - RSPB Middleton Lakes, Staffordshire - A few fungi from a general walk:- Puccinia poarum; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Uromyces hyacinthi; Puccinia urticae; Monilinia johnsonii; Chondrostereum purpureum and Mycena tennerima.
 
9th May 2026 - Warwickshire Moor LNR, Staffordshire - Enteridium lycoperdon was the only sighting from a brief visit.
 
9th May 2026 - Branston Water Park, Staffordshire - In the midst of bugs, blooms and other delights we saw:- Triphragmium ulmariae; Puccinia punctiformis; Puccinia pulverulenta and Daedaleopsis confragosa.
 

4th May 2026 - Millers Dale, Derbyshire - A small collection of fungi were named whilst beetling about, these were:- Calocybe gambosa; Melampsora populnea; Microbotryum violaceum; Puccinia urticata; Puccinia pulverulenta; Entyloma ficariae and Urocystis anemones. 
 
3rd May 2026 - Wythenshawe Park, Stockport, G. Manchester - Plasmopara nivea s.l. was seen on the underside of Pignut leaves.
 
2nd May 2026 - Etherow CP, Stockport, G. Manchester - Fungi noted whilst leading a generalist walk were:- Trametes versicolor; Botryobasidium aureum; Microbotryum violaceum; Fomitopsis betulina; Entyloma ficariae; Puccinia caricina var. ribesii-pendulae; Trametes gibbosa; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Kuehneola uredinis; Auricularia auricula-judae; Puccinia sessilis; Bauhinus marginalis; Monilinia johnsonii and Xylaria carpophila.
 
26th April 2025 - Astley, Chat and Little Woolden Moss, G. Manchester - Just 2 rust fungi today - Puccinia vincae and Melampsorella symphyti as well as Trametes versicolor.
 
23rd April 2026 - Fletcher Moss, Didsbury, G. Manchester - Puccinia punctiformis and Triphragmium ulmariae were todays only finds as the head is now on the bugs.
 
19th April 2026 - Carrington Moss, Trafford, G. Manchester - The only fungi seen today were:- Coprinellus micaceus; Trametes versicolor; Fomitopsis betulina; Hypocrea pulvinata; Polyporus brumalis; Rhopographus filicinus; Puccinia urticata; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Plasmopara nivea; Melampsorella symphyti; Puccinia aegopodii and Taphrina betulina.
 
15th April 2026 - Heaton Mersey Orchard, Stockport, G. Manchester - Stictis stellatus was on the dead stems of Epilobium - a common enough species but still special and part of the whole shebang many overlook.
 
13th April 2026 - Bramhall Park, Stockport, G. Manchester - Coprinopsis atramentaria was growing in a cluster by the side of a pond.
 
12th April 2026 - Hill Hook NR, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands - A few more fungi from a new location:- Uromyces hyacinthi; Entyloma ficariae; Hyphodontia sambuci; Auricularia auricula-judae and Daldinia concentrica.
 
12th April 2026 - RSPB Middleton Lakes, Staffordshire - Birds and blooms were the order of the day but we did add:- Mycena tenerrima; Puccinia urticata; Diaporthe samaricola; Phoma samarorum; Uromyces ficariae; Annulohypoxylon multiforme and Daldinia concentrica.
 
11th April 2026 - Sutton Park, Birmingham, West Midlands - A new area, a general walk but we did add a few fungi:- Fomes Fomentarius; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Trichaptum abietinum; Vuilleminia comedens; Fomitopsis betulina; Hypocrea pulvinata; Kuehneola uredinis; Trametes gibbosa; Peniophora quercina and the myxo Enteridium lycoperdon.
 
10th April 2026 - Heaton Mersey, Stockport, G. Manchester - Puccinia phragmitis was a new addition to the yearly totals.  I am doing less and less on the fungal front these days - the sequencing, technical talk, the constant name-changing and the lack of general harmony over the years has done my crust in to be honest and I am rather busy on many fronts.  Slow and steady and I shall just record and enjoy what I do see.
 

8th April 2026 - Abney Hall, Stockport, G. Manchester - Kuehneola uredinis was now showing on the stems on Bramble agg.
 
6th April 2026 - Alexandra Park, Oldham, G. Manchester - Prior to football we had a general walk and noted a couple of fungi:- Parasola kuehneri in the grassy areas along with Panaeolus fimicola, Coprinellus micaceus on buried wood; Seifertia azaleae on Rhododendron buds; Crepidotus calolepis on a fallen branch and Daldinia concentrica on Ash.
 
5th April 2026 - Sale WP, G. Manchester - Another small fungal collection with Hypholoma fasciculare; Coprinopsis atramentaria and Coprinellus micaceus recorded from well rotted wood.
 
4th April 2026 - Oakwell CP, Batley, W. Yorkshire - A general walk, a few more fungi to keep the records rolling:- Calocybe gambosa; Pluteus cervinus; Pleurotus ostreatus; Peniophora quercina; Entyloma ficariae; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Auricularia auricula-judae; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Fomitopsis betulina; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Calocybe gambosa; Fomes Fomentarius; Trametes versicolor; Ganoderma australe; Melampsora hypericorum; Arrhenia spathulata; Phellinus igniarius and the myxo Enteridium lycoperdon.
 
4th April 2026 - Rodley NR, Leeds, W. Yorkshire - A few fungi on a birding and bloom walk were:- Datronia mollis; Calocybe gambosa; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Monilinia johnsonii; Nectria cinnabarina; Dialonectra episphaeria; Acrospermum compressum; Leptosphaeria acuta; and Chondrostereum purpureum.
 
3rd April 2026 - Reddish Vale CP, Stockport, G. Manchester - A few more species were seen today, Calocybe gambosa; Xylaria longipes; Peziza micropus and Coprinellus micaceus.
 

2nd April 2026 - Fog Lane Park, Didsbury, G. Manchester - Walking with the kids and run off my feet, we did see a couple of fungi:- Stereum hirsutum; Uromyces hyacinthi and Seifertia azaleae.
 

1st April 2026 - Heaton Moor, Stockport, G. Manchester - 3 species were recorded on the local gold course:- Pleurotus ostreatus; Pucccinia urticata and Uromyces hyacinthi were the ones noted.

 
30th March 2026 - East Didsbury, G. Manchester - Entyloma ficariae; Bjerkandera adusta and Melampsora allii-populina were the 3 fungi recorded today.
 

28th March 2026 - Fletcher Moss, Didsbury, G. Manchester - Antherospora hortensis was found on the anthers of Grape Hyacinth - a sneaky species for sure.

 
27th March 2026 - Heaton Mersey Park, Stockport, G. Manchester - Loreleia marchantiae was a new species for the year, it is also known as the Liverwort Navel and as expected it was growing from Marchantia polymorpha.
 

25th March 2026 - River Mersey, Stockport, G. Manchester - Schizophyllum amplum was seen on a fallen Poplar branch, the first sighting down the Mersey where I always suspected it will be.
 
23rd March 2026 - Chorlton Water Park, G. Manchester - The fungi now fall to the back of the mooching focus as othere areas take precedence. I did record a trio of rusts though:- Uromyces dactylidis; Melampsora allii-populina and Uromyces ficariae.
 
17th March 2026 - Durlston CP to Dancing Ledge, Swanage, Dorset - Fungi seen today were:- Trametes versicolor; Stereum hirsutum; Daldinia concentrica; Bolbitius titubans; Panaeolus semiovatus; Cheilymenia fimicola; Tremella aurantia and Stereum subtomentosum.
 
16th March 2026 - Arne RSPB, Dorset - A general pootle with a few fungi thrown in:- Daldinia concentrica; Tremella mesenterica; Taphrina betulina; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Fomitopsis betulina; Tubaria furfuracea; Trametes versicolor; Hymenochaete rubiginosa; Stereum hirsutum; Kretzschmaria deusta; Botryobasidion aureum; Xylaria carpophila; Vuilleminia comedens; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Hypocrea pulvinata; Lenzites betulinus; Rhopographus filicinus; Hypholoma fasciculare; Ganoderma australe; Bjerkandera adusta; Tricholoma scalpturatum; Mycena tenerrima; Cerioporus leptocephala; Phellinus pomaceus; Hypoxylon petriniae; Coprinellus micaceus and the myxo Metatrichia floriformis.
 
15th March 2026 - Blackdown NR, Dorset - A final walk of the day in murky weather, only a few fungi were noted:- Trichaptum abietinum; Xylaria carpophila; Rhopographus filicinus; Datronia mollis; Hypoxylon fuscum; Stereum rugosum; Seifertia azalea and Peniophora incarnata.
 
14th March 2026 - Portland Bill, Dorset - Puccinia smyrnii was as abundant as usual and a pleasure to see on so many fine Alexanders plants.
 
14th March 2026 - Willow and Wetlands Centre, Taunton, Somerset - 2 species of fungi were noted during a lunch break:- Hypholoma fasciculare growing from buried Ash and Daldinia concentrica on an old log.
 
9th March 2026 - Fletcher Moss, Didsbury, G. Manchester - A couple of fungi today as I whizzed through this park:- Phellinus igniarius and Salix and several clumps of Coprinellus micaceus on rotten stumps.
 

8th March 2026 - Brockholes LWT, Lancashire - After yesterdays footy and gig we needed a quiet walk. we arrived, had a breakfast bap and coffee and slowly pootled forth with the fungi noted as follows:- Coprinellus micaceus; Calloria neglecta; Trametes versicolor; Byssomerulius corium; Exidia nucleata; Hypoxylon fuscum; Diatrype bullata; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Crepidotus mollis; Nectria cinnabarina; Hypoxylon petriniae; Daldinia concentrica; Tremella mesenterica; Peniophora limitata; Trametes gibbosa; Datronia mollis; Stereum hirsutum; Ganoderma australe; Puccinia caricina var. ribesii-pendulae; Chondrostereum purpureum; Schizophyllum commune; Diaporthe samaricola; Phoma samarorum; Neodasyscypha cerina; Hyphodontia sambuci; Auricularia auricula-judae; Stereum rugosum; Vuilleminia coryli; Bjerkandera adusta; Postia subcaesia; Stereum subtomentosum; Xylaria hypoxylon; Coprinellus disseminatus; Dichomitus campestris; Lachnum apalum; Phragmidium violaceum; Sarcoscypha austriaca; Hysterographium fraxini; Merismodes anomala; Diatrypella quercina; Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma; Ruzenia spermoides; Bisporella sulfurina and the myxos Enteridiumlycoperdon and Metatrichia floriformis.
 
8th March 2026 - Chorlton Water Park, G. Manchester - A few fungi on a short walk with my two best mates:- Lasiosphaeria ovina; Uromyces hyacinthi; Lachnum virgineum; Nitschkia confertula; Byssomerulius corium; Coprinellus micaceus; Xylaria hypoxylon; Tubaria furfuracea; Mycena tenerrima; Coprinellus disseminatus; Apioperdon pyriforme; Annulohypoxylon multiforme and the myxos Enteridiumlycoperdon and Metatrichia floriformis.
 
2nd March 2026 - Brookfields Park, Stockport, G. Manchester - A short cycle and a short walk. I had lots to catch up with and the weather was set to change but a few fungi were recorded:- Peziza repanda; Erythricium aurantiacum; Xylaria carpophila; Diaporthe samaricola; Phoma samarorum; Trametes gibbosa; Bjerkandera adusta; Exidia glandulosa; Laxitextum bicolor; Kretzschmaria deusta; Trametes versicolor and Stereum hirsutum.
 
1st March 2026 - Abbot's/Shemmy Moss/Whitegate Way, Cheshire - A walk and in fairness, very little about. A few fungi were picked out though:- Leptosphaeria acuta; Crepidotus variabilis; Sarcoscypha austriaca; Geastrum striatum; Schizopora paradoxa; Rhopographus filicinus; Taphrina betulina; Fomes fomentarius; Fomitopsis betulina; Heterobasidion annosum; Sphaeropsis sapinea; Exidia glandulosa; Diatrypella quercina; Hypocrea pulvinata; Peniophora quercina; Nectria cinnabarina; Chondrostereum purpureum; Illosporiopsis christiansenii; Tremella mesenterica; Vuilleminia comedens; Rhytisma acerinum; Calloria neglecta; Dialonectria episphaeria; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Auricularia auricula-judae; Hyphodontia sambuci; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Auriscalpium vulgare; Trichaptum abietinum; Dacrymyces stillatus; Trametes versicolor; Coleroa robertiani; Stereum hirsutum and Stereum rugosum.
 
28th February 2026 - Charnock Richard FC, Lancashire - A couple of fungi seen near the ground were:- Hyphodontia sambuci; Exidia nucleata and Calloria neglecta.
 
28th February 2026 - Astley Hall, Chorley, Lancashire - A new area explored. A good cafe, different habitat and a few fungi, these being:- Ceriporia excelsa; Coprinellus micaceus; Phragmidium violaceum; Sarcoscypha austriaca; Daldinia concentrica; Trametes versicolor; Exidia nucleata; Stereum hirsutum; Crepidotus mollis; Kretzschmaria deusta; Xylaria carpophila; Rhopographus filicinus; Tremella mesenterica; Peniophora quercina; Erythricium aurantiacum; Ganoderma australe and Pleurotus ostreatus.
24th February 2026 - Heaton Mersey Park, Stockport, G. Manchester - Phragmidium sanguisorbia was added to the yearly tally.
 
23rd February 2026 - Longford Park, Stretford, G. Manchester - Coleroa robertiani and Coprinellus micaceus were the only two fungi recorded on a very short cycle through.
 

22nd February 2026 - Stamford Park, Altrincham, G. Manchester - A few fungi were recorded again just to keep matters rolling. Trametes versicolor and Taphrina betulina were on Silver Birch; Ganoderma australe was on a rotten stump, an old Laetiporus sulphureus was on a rotted trunk and Pleurotus ostreatus and Bjerkandera adusta were on unidentifiable standing wood.

21st February 2026 - Daisy Nook CP, G. Manchester - A walk with the missus prior to football and a gig. The footy ended up being called off at the ground planned so we went home. Prior to this we saw a handful of fungi:- Kretzsschmaria deusta; Ganoderma australe; Crepidotus mollis; Bjerkandera adusta; Tremella mesenterica; Apioperdon pyriforme; Exidia recisa; Polyporus brumalis; Byssomerulius corium; Nectria cinnabarina; Chondrostereum purpureum; Flammulina velutipes; Trametes versicolor; Schizophyllum commune; Hyphodontia sambuci; Auricularia auricula-judae and Daedaleopsis confragosa.
 
19th February 2026 - River Mersey, Stockport, G. Manchester - Peniophora incarnata was recorded for the first time this year - I really am not up to speed.
 
15th February 2026 - Hale Head, Widnes, Cheshire - After a pub coffee we finalised the days walk with a circular jaunt. The few fungi noted were:- Dacrymyces stillatus; Puccinia malvacaerum and Trametes versicolor.
 
15th February 2026 - Pickerings Pasture, Widnes, Cheshire - A meet up with a fine couple and a walk under cloudy skies. Not many fungi about but we did record:- Illosporiopsis christiansenii; Erythricium aurantiacum; Trametes versicolor; Calloria neglecta; Puccinia aegopodii; Uromyces hyacinthi; Hypoxylon petriniae; Exidia glandulosa; Tremella mesenterica; Nectria cinnabarina; Fomitopsis betulina; Stictis stellatus; Chondrostereum purpureum; Schizophyllum amplum; Peniophora limitata; Tubaria furfuracea; Sarcoscypha austriaca; Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma; Crepidotus cesatii; Mycena tenerrima and Exidia nucleata.
 
10th February 2026 - Heaton Moor, Stockport, G. Manchester - A walk to stretch the legs and disperse some wild flower seeds, I spied Arrhenia retiruga and Albugo candida along the way.
 
9th February 2026 - Hough End Clough area, Chorlton, G. Manchester - A cut through an area I have not investigated before, a few fungi noted were:- Uromyces hyacinthi; Rutstroemia firma; Peniophora limitata and Byssomerulius corium.
 
9th February 2026 - Alexandra Park, Moss Side, G. Manchester - Clypeosphaeria mamillana; Lachnum virgineum; Tubaria furfuracea; Exidia recisa; Pleurotus ostreatus; Auricularia auricula-judae; Byssomerulius corium; Exidia nucleata; Flammulina velutipes; Trametes versicolor; Botryobasidium aureum; Crepidotus mollis and Daldinia concentrica were the few fungi seen today.
 
8th February 2026 - Spike Island, Widnes, Cheshire - A few fungi from a birding wander, it all helps keep the eye in. Xylaria hypoxylon; Schizophyllum amplum; Puccinia smyrnii; Auricularia auricula-judae; Hyphodontia sambuci; Flammulina velutipes; Geastrum michelianum; Calloria neglecta; Bjerkandera adusta; Pleurotus ostreatus; Stereum hirsutum; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Exidia glandulosa; Hypoxylon petriniae; Exidia nucleata; Eichleriella deglubens; Nectria cinnabarina; Dacrymyces stillatus; Trametes versicolor; Chondrostereum purpureum; Daldinia concentrica; Crepidotus mollis; Uromyces hyacinthi; Leptosphaeria doliolium; Crepidotus cesatii; Sarcoscypha austriaca and Puccinia lagenophorae.
 
7th February 2026 - Moss Bank Park, Bolton, Lancashire - Only a few fungi today, these being:- Taphrina betulina; Nectria cinnabarina; Trametes versicolor; Trametes gibbosa; Xylaria carpophila; Ganoderma australe and Pleurotus ostreatus. There were more than this but my recording today was iffy.
 

6th February 2026 - Abney Hall, Stockport, G. Manchester - Marasmius epiphylloides was seen growing on a dead Ivy leaf - a dainty little fungus for sure.

 
5th February 2026 - Gorsey Bank, Stockport, G. Manchester - Puccinia lapsanae was out again, it does seem to be appearing earlier each year.
 
4th February 2026 - Heaton Moor, Stockport, G. Manchester - A break from the work desk, the handful of fungi recorded were:- Stereum hirsutum; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Peniophora quercina; Bjerkandera adusta; Rhytisma acerinum; Xylaria carpophila; Seifertia azaleae; Nectria cinnabarina; Uromyces hyacinthi; Xylaria longipes and Auricularia auricula-judae.
 
2nd February 2026 - Wythenshawe Park, Stockport, G. Manchester - A general potter witha few fungi recorded along the way:- Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma; Exidia nucleata; Sphaeropsis sapinea; Taphrina betulina; Laetiporus sulphureus; Seifertia azaleae; Pleurotus ostreatus; Rhytisma acerinum; Ganoderma resinaceum; Peniophora quercina; Chondrostereum purpureum; Bjerkandera adusta; Trametes versicolor; Stereum hirsutum; Geastrum michelianum; Fomitopsis betulina; Auricularia auricula-judae; Hyphodontia sambuci; Xylaria longipes; Peziza varia and Heterobasidion annosum.
 
1st February 2026 - Blackleach CP, Salford, G. Manchester - Only a few fungi were recorded today, these were:- Endophragmia atra; Sarcoscypha austriaca; Crepidotus cesatii; Nectria cinnabarina; Tremella mesenterica; Peniophora quercina; Bjerkandera adusta; Stereum hirsutum; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Trametes versicolor; Gloeophyllum sepiarum; Vuilleminia coryli; Exidia nucleata; Calloria neglecta; Xylaria hypoxylon; Chondrostereum purpureum; Illosporiopsis christiansenii; Flammulina velutipes and Hypoxylon intermedium.
 
31st January 2026 - Princes Park, Irlam, G. Manchester - A short wander prior to football, the few fungi recorded were:- Xanthoriicola physciae; Stictis stellatus; Peniophora quercina; Schizophyllum commune; Xylaria hypoxylon; Uromyces hyacinthi; Calloria neglecta; Hypoxylon fuscum; Stereum hirsutum; Diaporthe samaricola; Phoma samarorum; Chondrostereum purpureum; Datronia mollis; Tremella mesenterica; Auricularia auricula-judae and Hyphodontia sambuci.
 
27th January 2026 - River Mersey, Stockport, G. Manchester - Peroneutypa scoparia was seen growing along the length of a Hazel branch.
 
26th January 2026 - River Mersey, Stockport, G. Manchester - A walk into town and a stroll back down the Mersey, the only fungi recorded were:- Puccinia lagenophorae and Bjerkandera adusta.
 
25th January 2026 - Tandle Hill CP, Royton, G. Manchester - A walk with the lasses to clear the heads, We didn't dawdle but did record:- Exidia gandulosa; Stereum hirsutum; Ganoderma australe; Trametes versicolor; Stereum rugosum; Schizophyllum commune; Phlebia radiata; Pleurotus ostreatus; Fomitopsis betulina; Vuilleminia comedens; Peniophora quercina; Taphrina betulina; Rhopographus filicinus; Dacrymyces stillatus; Panellus stipticus; Flammulina velutipes; Mycena pterigena; Trichaptum abietinum; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Endophragnia atra; Leptosphaeria acuta; Hypomyces aurantius and Stereum sanguinolentum.
 
24th January 2026 - Moses Gate CP, Bolton, Lancashire - A short walk before football and a gig. We strolled along and only saw a few fungi due to not being in the mood to mooch. Stereum rugosum; Auricularia auricula-judae; Apioperdon pyriforme; Flammulina velutipes; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Flammulina populicola; Sarcoscypha austriaca; Neonectria coccinea; Coprinellus micaceus and Chondrostereum purpureum and that was that. It was freezing at the football but the gig was a sizzler.
 
19th January 2026 - Abney Hall, Stockport, G. Manchester - Coffee grabbed and home, 3 fungi noted as I passed through this local park, these were:- Melanotus horizontalis; Mycena pseudocorticola and Byssomerulius corium.
 

19th January 2026 - Ladybrook Cycleway, Stockport, G. Manchester - A short stretch of the legs beneath murky skies. The few fungi seen were:- Tremella mesenterica; Hyphodontia sambuci; Stereum subtomentosum; Exidia recisa; Neodasyscypha cerina; Stereum rugosum; Peniophora quercina; Exidia glandulosa; Phellinus pomaceus; Trametes versicolor; Exidia nucleata; Nectria cinnabarina; Cylindrobasidium laeve; Xylaria longipes; Phaeotremella frondosa; Auricularia auricula-judae; Apioperdon pyriforme; Sarcoscypha austriaca; Erythricium aurantiacum and Rhytisma acerinum.

 

18th January 2026 - Hob Hey Woods, Frodsham, Cheshire - A meet-up with the fine gent and local patch-master Mark O'Sullian for a tour of the woods, and a look at the various nooks and crannies. The weather was poor but in a couple of hours we did record a few fungi:- Hemimycena mauretanica; Stilbocrea gracilipes; Cyphella ferruginea; Erythricium aurantiacum; Hypoxylon intermedium; Xanthoriicola physciae; Illosporiopsis christiansenii; Leptosphaeria doliolium; Lachnum apalum; Scleroderma verrucosum; Xylaria longipes; Phaeotremella frondosa; Daldinia concentrica; Trametes versicolor; Phragmidium violaceum; Uromyces hyacinthi; Tremella mesenterica; Mycena galericulata; Mycena pseudocorticola; Phloeomana speirea; Hypoxylon petriniae; Sarcomyxa serotina; Exidia nucleata; Plicaturopsis crispa; Fomitopsis betulina; Postia subcaesia; Byssomerulius corium; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Cylindrobasidium laeve; Nectria cinnabarina; Bulgaria inquinans; Hypoxylon fuscum; Mycena tenerrima; Xylaria hypoxylon; Stereum hirsutum; Crepidotus cesatii; Schizopora paradoxa; Hyphodontia sambuci; Auricularia auricula-judae; Peniophora quercina; Vuilleminia comedens; Exidia glandulosa; Neodasyscypha cerina; Diatrypella quercina and Stereum gausapatum.

 
17th January 2026 - Davyhulme Park, Trafford, G. Manchester - A small park but we recorded:- Trochila ilicina; Phacidium multivalve; Rhytisma acerinum; Tubaria furfuracea; Trametes versicolor; Stereum rugosum; Nectria cinnabarina and Phlebia tremellosa.
 
14th January 2026 - 3 fungi on the way home - Phaeotremella frondosa; Phlebia radiata and Stereum rugosum and then I cycled forth.
13th January 2026 - Abney Hall, Stockport, G. Manchester - A cycle in the rain, a real soaking and then home through this park. I didn't dawdle but did record:- Lachnum apalum; Phloeomana speirea; Daldinia concentrica; Peniophora limitata; Crepidotus mollis; Datronia mollis; Stereum subtomentosum; Botryobasidium aureum; Dacrymyces stillatus; Tubaria furfuracea; Chromocyphella muscicola; Erythricium aurantiacum; Hypoxylon intermedium; Xanthoriicola physciae and Stictis stellata.

12th January 2026 - Heaton Moor, Stockport, G. Manchester - Clitocybe fragrans was found growing on a lawn, there must be remains of an associate species nearby but I couldn't see it?

 
11th January 2026 - Phillips Park, Prestwich, G. Manchester - By heck what a grotty old day. Very grey, sporadic rain and far from warm.  The few fungi noted were:- Exidia nucleata; Hypoxylon petriniae; Hypoxylon intermedium; Xylaria longipes; Diaporthe samaricola; Phoma samarorum; Royoporus badia; Vuilleminia coryli; Xylaria hypoxylon; Postia subcaesia; Fomitopsis betulina; Tremella mesenterica; Stereum rugosum; Panellus stipticus; Rhytisma acerinum; Daldinia concentrica; Bjerkandera fumosa; Rhopographus filicinus; Apioperdon pyriforme; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Xylaria carpophila; Hypoxylon fragiforme; Stereum gausapatum; Bjerkandera adusta; Auricularia auricula-judae; Phragmidium violaceum; Ganoderma australe; Sarcomyxa serotina; Trametes gibbosa; Phlebia radiata; Trametes versicolor; Byssomerulius corium; Stereum hirsutum; Crepidotus cesatii; Sarcoscypha austriaca and Peniophora quercina.
 

9th January 2026 - Fletcher Moss, Didsbury, G. Manchester - A few fungi from a stroll were I just got the head down and cracked on home. Byssomerulius corium; Hypholoma fasciculare; Phlebia tremellosa and Fomitopsis betulina - I really have lost the mojo.

 
5th January 2026 - Abney Hall, Stockport, G. Manchester - Plicaturopsis crispa was the only fungus seen today on an icy walk.
 
4th January 2026 - Greenway Bank, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire - A circular walk to finish the weekend, again it was frozen solid and so the only fungi recorded were:- Cerioporis leptocephala; Taphrina betulina; Rhopographus filicinus; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Bjerkandera adusta; Schizophyllum commune; Phragmidium violaceum; Nectria cinnabarina; Stereum hirsutum; Daldinia concentrica and Xylaria carpophila.
 
4th January 2026 - Westport Lake, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire - A walk to get the steps in and feed the birds. It was dithering but we did see a few fungal species:- Fomitopsis betulina; Rhopographus filicinus; Stereum rugosum; Flammulina velutipes; Auricularia auricula-judae; Apioperdon pyriforme; Taphrina betulina; Xylaria hypoxylon; Nectria cinnabarina and Annulohypoxylon multiforme.
 
3rd January 2026 - Telford Park, Shropshire - Snow had fallen, the fungi were doomed. We only recorded:- Phragmidium violaceum; Flammulina velutipes; Phellinus igniarius; Trametes versicolor; Byssomerulius corium; Xylaria hypoxylon; Fomitopsis betulina; Stereum hirsutum; Nectria cinnabarina; Coprinellus micaceus; Diaporthe samaricola and Phoma samarorum.
 
2nd January 2026 - River Mersey, Stockport, G. Manchester - Cycling home, a look under a few logs for bugs and I also spied:- Daldinia concentrica; Hypoxylon fuscum; Lepista saeva and Crepidotus mollis whilst further along I added Rhopographus filicinus.
 
2nd January 2026 - Chorlton Water Park, G. Manchester - The frosts are here and scuppered any fungal plans. I watched the birds, had a short mooch and cycled home. The few fungi recorded were:- Nitschkia confertula; Leotia lubrica; Peniophora quercina; Puccinia caricina var. ribesii-pendulae; Trochila ilicina; Trametes versicolor; Pleurotus ostreatus; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Fomitopsis betulina; Exidia nucleata; Hypoxylon petriniae; Hypoxylon intermedium; Ganoderma australe; Bisporella sulfurina; Bjerkandera adusta and Mycena tenerrima.
 
1st January 2026 - Pennington Flash, Leigh, G. Manchester - A birding trip with a few extras thrown in and of course, some fungal examples. Today's set of myco-species identified were:- Hypocrea pilulifera; Dendryphion comosum; Endophragmia atra; Mollisia cinerella; Lachnum virgineum; Crepidotus cesatii; Nitschkia confertula; Erythricium aurantiacum; Phragmidium bulbosum; Sarcomyxa serotina; Trametes gibbosa; Uromyces hyacinthi; Rhytisma acerinum; Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma; Pleurotus ostreatus; Mensularia radiata; Peniophora quercina; Fomes fomentarius; Puccinia lagenophorae; Stereum rugosum; Diaporthe samaricola; Phoma samarorum; Mycena tenerrima; Ganoderma applanatum; Botryobasidium aureum; Byssomerulius corium; Tremella mesenterica; Coprinellus disseminatus; Dacrymyces stillatus; Phellinus pomaceus; Taphrina betulina; Exidia nucleata; Hypoxylon intermedium; Hypoxylon petriniae; Coprinellus micaceus; Fomitopsis betulina; Daedaleopsis confragosa; Coprinopsis atramentaria; Cylindrobasidium laeve; Xylaria hypoxylon; Annulohypoxylon multiforme; Eichleriella deglubens; Auricularia auricula-judae; Hyphodontia sambuci; Trametes versicolor; Nectria cinnabarina; Flammulina velutipes; Chondrostereum purpureum and Stereum hirsutum.