Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Solly Mack

(90,789 posts)
Sun Feb 19, 2012, 09:30 PM Feb 2012

Common Split Gill

A fungus. It looks different underneath but I didn't want to be on my back in the mud. (or get in the water or break a piece of its 'home' off...or touch it) These were small and close to the ground on dead or low lying branches.






5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Common Split Gill (Original Post) Solly Mack Feb 2012 OP
They look so fragile! Callalily Feb 2012 #1
They sort of remind me of coral. Solly Mack Feb 2012 #2
Hey! I got some underneath shots today. Solly Mack Feb 2012 #3
These are wonderful! Callalily Feb 2012 #4
Thanks, Callalily Solly Mack Feb 2012 #5

Solly Mack

(90,789 posts)
2. They sort of remind me of coral.
Mon Feb 20, 2012, 12:12 PM
Feb 2012

A lot of fungi do- to me anyway.

Thanks, Callalily.

I've been out counting birds for the great backyard bird count and I've come across some other things in the process. lol

I only count for 15 minutes or 30 minutes. Todays count will be for 30 minutes. Today is the last day.

I sit, I count (and take photos)....then I go exploring to see what other birds & things I can find.

I'm going out in a bit to get my count for today.

Solly Mack

(90,789 posts)
3. Hey! I got some underneath shots today.
Mon Feb 20, 2012, 07:24 PM
Feb 2012

Thought you might want to see them. Most of these specimens are no bigger than a dime. They can grow all clumped together and some do get as big as a quarter.





Callalily

(14,897 posts)
4. These are wonderful!
Tue Feb 21, 2012, 07:12 AM
Feb 2012

Thanks for posting.

Also, what a great way to spend the day - counting birds, taking photos, counting birds then taking more photos! Sounds like heaven!

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Photography»Common Split Gill