Calf of Man, Isle of Man: Such is the wealth of Manx fungi, a map is being built to plot it all. We took a special trip as part of that projectThe bird observatory on the Calf of Man was sulking under a low cloud base as we stepped ashore at South Harbour. The dank mist was perfect for our surprise visit to the island, as it was not for the birds we had come across, but fungi – in particular, waxcaps.My wife, Liz, and I had taken the chance to accompany Nev Kilkenny, a visiting mycologist, who would help identify and study some autumn mushrooms and toadstools – and contribute to a map that is being assembled of Manx fungi. Continue reading...
Country diary: Our tiny island is awash with waxcaps | Tim Earl
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Guardian ScienceBy Tim Earl
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Calf of Man, Isle of Man: Such is the wealth of Manx fungi, a map is being built to plot it all. We took a special trip as part of that project The bird observatory on the Calf of Man was sulking under a low cloud base as we stepped ashore at South Harbour. The dank mist was perfect for our surprise visit to the island, as it was not for the birds we had come across, but fungi – in particular, waxcaps. My wife, Liz, and I had taken the chance to accompany Nev Kilkenny, a visiting mycologist, who
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- Country diary: Our tiny island is awash with waxcaps | Tim Earl.
- Calf of Man, Isle of Man: Such is the wealth of Manx fungi, a map is being built to plot it all.
- We took a special trip as part of that project The bird observatory on the Calf of Man was sulking under a low cloud base as we stepped ashore at South Harbour.
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