Last month saw our annual Fungi Foray walk take place. Local expert (and previous site manager) Martin Alison led the walk around Broadwater Warren. 44 species were recorded on the day with highlights being green elf cup and stink horn. Only on the guided walk was a small selection of the fungi aloud to be picked to allow us to show identification of specific species. It is advised to leave fungi where you find them for others to enjoy and also for the associated species they support, fungi can be a home or food source for over a 1000s different species!
Wood hedgehog fungus was also found on the reserve after the walk (above picture). This group is so called because of its spore bearing spines rather than gills.
Bird sightings in the last few weeks include up to 5 woodlarks together (they also continue to sing across the heath), 2 ravens, 6 crossbills, bullfinches, grey wagtail (on decoy pond), 4 buzzards, 2 kestrels,sparrowhawk, 3 snipe and flocks of up to 100 fieldfare and redwing.
Please let us know of any sighting you may have on the reserve.