http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ /wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ en-gb Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation 20091104 http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 766 431 image/jpeg This amazing looking mushroom wouldn't look out of place with an elf sat on top but don't touch it, as it's very poisonous. Brackenb from our Flickr group spotted this one under a low and dark canopy of conifers.]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 20100930 http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 766 431 image/jpeg A mushroom fan backlit by the sun and captured by Anthony Thomas.]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 20100930 http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 766 431 image/jpeg Gale spends a lot of her time photographing fungi of all shapes and sizes. These are parrot waxcap or parrot toadstool and start out bright green in colour - becoming yellow or even pinkish as they age.]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 20100930 http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 766 431 image/jpeg Andrew snapped this lovely looking fungi in natural light whilst on a walk to Sgwd yr Eira.]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 20100930 http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 766 431 image/jpeg Panda captured this unusual looking dryads saddle on a tree near his home. The name refers to tree nymphs from Greek mythology who used to ride on the backs of the fungi!]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 20100930 http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 766 431 image/jpeg A macro shot of fairy inkcaps in sepia by Gale. This little inkcap occurs in large numbers on dead tree stumps and decomposing wood. They begin life as a beige colour, gradually turning grey and then black.]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 20100930 http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 766 431 image/jpeg The common jelly fungus is also known as the yellow brain, the yellow trembler and witches' butter! Brackenb found this one in Deri near Bargoed, South Wales.]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 20100930 http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 766 431 image/jpeg Mike Warburton snapped this fungi in the Brecon Beacons after it had rained.]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 20100930 http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 766 431 image/jpeg Green wood cap or green stain fungi is normally found on decaying wood causing it to turn green and is very small - often less than 5mm in diameter. Image by Gale.]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 20100930 http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 766 431 image/jpeg The common puffball or devil's snuff-box is a moderate-sized puffball mushroom covered in short spiny bumps or 'jewels'. Image by Gale. When mature they become brown and a hole in the top opens to release spores in a burst when the body is compressed by raindrops, a touch, falling nuts, etc.]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/galleries/mushrooms_fungi/ 20100930