Leigh Woods – September 2025

A small group explored this grassland reserve on a circular route, passing through several fields before returning via a steep slope. Just over 20 species were recorded, mostly typical of grassland habitats. Compared with previous visits, there was a noticeable absence of some of the more characteristic species associated with unimproved sites, likely due to…

A visit to this site produced a wide range of species across several distinct habitats, beginning around the car park and continuing through woodland and open grassland. Woodland areas yielded a strong variety of fungi associated with deadwood and leaf litter, while the grassland sections later in the route supported a notable assemblage of waxcap…

The first foray of 2026 focused on several habitats across the reserve, including woodland, pasture and open fields. Recent dry weather meant larger fungi were scarce, but the group concentrated on smaller species that are often overlooked later in the season. Although the species list was relatively modest, a range of fungi associated with dead…

A first visit to this coastal grassland site took place in challenging conditions, with recent drought and frost limiting expectations. The group made their way up onto the exposed slopes, where a modest but interesting range of grassland species was recorded. Several waxcap species were present, along with a few notable finds, including one that…

After a dry summer, recent rain meant there was at least some moisture in the reserve, though conditions were still far from ideal. Early finds were mostly common species in damp areas, but the list grew steadily as different habitats were explored, including wet woodland and meadow. A small specimen found on a woodchip path…