Folly Farm – November 2025

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…

Recent rain after a long dry spell brought a noticeable flush of fungi, with the first specimens spotted almost immediately in the car park. The group covered a relatively small area, moving through mixed woodland with both broadleaf and conifer, as well as sections of felled trees and a cleared hillside. A good range of…

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…

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…