Several species of interest such as (common on grassland), Coprinus comatus and also which is deadly poisonous and Leucopaxillus giganticus Paxillus involutus found within two habitats associated with trees. Coprinus comatus Leucopaxillus giganticus Merchiston Numbers refer to the amount of different species Habitat Type Birds Mammals Fungi Buildings 0 0 1 Disappointingly but not surprising only one fungi found at Merchiston which was waxcap which is not rare but still an interesting find. Hygrocybe virginea Work planned for November will be a continuation of the fungi survey though it is perhaps getting a little past the time for finding new species. Bird survey will continue and if enough leaves have been blown off the trees a survey of all grey squirrel dreys will be conducted. A. Patterson Ecological Consultant
Several species of interest such as Coprinus comatus (common on grassland), Leucopaxillus giganticus and also Paxillus involutus which is deadly poisonous and found within two habitats associated with trees. Coprinus comatus Leucopaxillus giganticus Merchiston Numbers refer to the amount of different species Habitat Type Birds Mammals Fungi Buildings 0 0 1 Disappointingly but not surprising only one fungi found at Merchiston which was waxcap Hygrocybe virginea which is not rare but still an interesting find. Work planned for November will be a continuation of the fungi survey though it is perhaps getting a little past the time for finding new species. Bird survey will continue and if enough leaves have been blown off the trees a survey of all grey squirrel dreys will be conducted. A. Patterson Ecological Consultant