Muntjac #deer

Posted by Wildwood on Nov 14, 2022 in 2022, An English Wood Blog, Autumn, Deer, Fauna, Mammals, Muntjac, October | 0 comments

Muntiacus reevesi.

Picture taken October 31 by remote camera.

#wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #fauna #muntjac

Toad #amphibian

Posted by Wildwood on Nov 7, 2022 in 2022, Amphibians, An English Wood Blog, Autumn, Common Toad, Fauna, October | 2 comments

A small Bufo bufo, the fallen leaves are much bigger, heading for cover (and made it).

Picture taken October 22.

#toad #toads #amphibians #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #fauna

Autumn colours (2) #plant

Posted by Wildwood on Nov 4, 2022 in 2022, An English Wood Blog, Autumn, Guelder Rose, October, Plants, Trees | 0 comments

A fiery Guelder Rose, Viburnum opulus.

Picture taken October 22.

#trees #plants #nature #naturephotography #woods #tree

Autumn colours (1) #plant

Posted by Wildwood on Oct 31, 2022 in 2022, An English Wood Blog, Autumn, Flowers, Marsh Thistle, October, Plants | 0 comments

Marsh Thistle, Cirsium palustre.

Picture taken October 22.

#wildflowers #plants #nature #naturephotography #woods #wildflower

Green Elf Cup #fungi

Posted by Wildwood on Oct 28, 2022 in 2022, An English Wood Blog, Autumn, Fungi, Green Elf Cup, October | 0 comments

Tiny but beautiful Chlorociboria aeruginascens.

Picture taken October 22.

#fungus #nature #naturephotography #woods #mushroom

Lords and Ladies #plant

Posted by Wildwood on Oct 24, 2022 in 2022, An English Wood Blog, Autumn, Flowers, Lords and Ladies, October, Plants | 0 comments

Arum maculatum.

Picture taken October 5.

#wildflowers #plants #nature #naturephotography #woods #wildflower

Spring, summer, autumn … #plant

Posted by Wildwood on Oct 21, 2022 in 2022, An English Wood Blog, Autumn, Common Dog Violet, Flowers, October, Plants | 0 comments

A lone Common Dog-Violet, Viola riviniana, as leaves start to fall.

Picture taken October 5.

#wildflowers #plants #nature #naturephotography #woods #wildflower

Thricops diaphanus #insect

Posted by Wildwood on Oct 17, 2022 in 2022, Autumn, October, Thricops diaphanus #insect | 0 comments

If I’ve identified this correctly, it’s a fly common to woodland and wooded areas.

Picture taken October 5.

#fly #flies #nature #naturephotography #woods #insects #insectphotography

Windfalls #tree

Posted by Wildwood on Oct 14, 2022 in 2022, An English Wood Blog, Autumn, Crab Apple, October, Plants, Trees, Uncategorized | 2 comments

A crop of Crab Apples, Malus sylvestris.

Picture taken October 5.

#trees #plants #nature #naturephotography #woods

Butter Cap #fungi

Posted by Wildwood on Nov 1, 2021 in 2021, An English Wood Blog, Autumn, Fungi, October, Provisional identification | 0 comments

Possibly Rhodocollybia butyracea. Provisional identification.

Picture taken October 5.

If you can help with identification, please leave a comment below.

#mushroom #fungus #nature #naturephotography #woods

South ride #nature

Posted by Wildwood on Oct 29, 2021 in 2021, An English Wood Blog, Autumn, General, October, Rides | 0 comments

Woodland management 2: central zone cut to short turf with an outer zone of scrub.

Picture taken October 5.

#plants #trees #naturephotography #woods

West ride #nature

Posted by Wildwood on Oct 25, 2021 in 2021, An English Wood Blog, Autumn, General, October, Rides | 0 comments

Woodland management 1: West ride left uncut to allow recovery after removing conifers in favour of native broadleaves.

Picture taken October 5.

#plants #nature #naturephotography #woods