I stumbled across some fascinating fungi this weekend so I chose these quintessential toadstools to advocate this often overlooked kingdom.
Also known as ‘fly agaric’ these mushrooms are fruiting bodies for a species of fungi that lives in partnership with tree’s roots. In return for some sugar, these fungi find rare nutrients and distribute them to the tree, and the whole forest, through a vast subterranean network.
This great shot was caught by Jodie Randall at RSPB Images. Check out their phenomenal archive for photos of everything from mushrooms to martins.