#FungiFriday Purple Jellydisc (Ascocoryne species) found at Lancaster University.

#FungiFriday Shaggy Scalycap (Pholiota gummosa) found in Scorton, N. Lancs.

#FungiFriday Meadow Waxcaps (Cuphophyllus pratensis) seen near Rubble head. N. Yorks.

#wildflowerhour Some of my finds from N. Lancs and N. Yorks this week. Red Clover, Shaggy Soldier, Herb Robert, Knapweed, Harebell, Lady's Bedstraw and Tormentil

#MushroomMonday Parrot Waxcap (Hygrocybe psiittacina) found in the Trough of Bowland.

#MushroomMonday The Blusher (Amanita rubescens) found in the Trough of Bowland.

#MushroomMonday Snowy Inkcap (Coprinopsis nivea) found on dung in the Trough of Bowland.

#MushroomMonday Slippery Jack ( Suillus luteous) found in the Trough of Bowland.

#WildwebWednesday Devil's Coach-horse (Octopus opens) sheltering amongst Spectacular Rustgills (Gymnopilus junonius). When alarmed, this beetle raises its tail rather like a scorpion.

#FungiFriday Peppery Bolete (Chalciporus piperatus) seen at Lindow Common whilst out with NW Fungus Group. It's often found close to Fly Agarics(Amanita muscaria). The Peppery Bolete parasitises the Fly Agaric's mycelium.

#FungiFriday Common Puffballs (Lycoperdon perlatum) seen whilst out with NW Fungus Group at Lindow Common.

#Wildflowerhour A few flowers found on my travels in the north west this week. Foxgloves, St. John's Wort species, Oxeye Daisy, Field Speedwell, Self Heal, Devil's Bit Scabious, Hedge Bedstraw and Redshank.

#MushroomMonday One of many splendid Parasols (Macrolepiota procera) seen recently at Tatton Park. Thanks to Sarah L for the heads up.

#MushroomMonday Enormous Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) seen at Tatton Park recently. Thanks for the heads-up Sarah L .

#MushroomMonday Magpie Inkcap (Coprinopsis nivea) seen in Lancaster.

#MushroomMonday Enormous Dyer's Mazegill (Phaeolus schweinitzii) seen at Tatton Park recently. 20p gives an indication of size.

#MushroomMonday Wrinkled Club (Clavulina rugosa) found in Lancaster.

#MushroomMonday Scarlet Caterpillarclub (Cordyceps militaris) found in Lancaster.

#thicktrunkTuesday Love these two trees at Lancaster University. Looks like they're having a cuddle.☺️

#thicktrunkTuesday An enormous thick trunked larch tree surrounded by several thinner ones at Fell Foot Cumbria.