Happy 2012 to all our followers!
Next meeting
Monday 9th January 2011
Clashwhannon Public House, Drummore, at 2.30pm
Phone or email for details. 01776 840573
Photo of the week
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Hairy stereum fungus Stereum hirsutum
Image © Jeff Wells
Photo taken November 2011, Ardwell Estate
A parasite on this dead tree trunk, this fungus has a hairy upper surface, hence the name. The fungus invades the dead or dying wood causing ‘white rot’ inside the trunk. Often itself a host to algae or jelly fungus, this species is not edible.
My ‘bible’ for basic fungus identification is ‘Mushrooms and Other Fungi of Great Britain and Europe’ by Roger Phillips; ISBN 0 330 26441 9
Roger’s website is at www.rogersmushrooms.com
Record your 2012 sightings online here.
Contact us here.
• Unusual Shell found in Luce Bay
• Links to other natural history sites
The Great Drummore Moth Trap 2011
List of species seen locally -
© Kirkmaiden Natural History Group 2012
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Kirkmaiden is a parish in the South Rhinns of Galloway, South West Scotland, incorporating the villages of Drummore and Port Logan and the hamlet of Kirkmaiden.
Kirkmaiden Natural History Group is based in Drummore. We hold indoor meetings monthly and run field outings throughout the year .
The Group is indebted to the dedication, knowledge and expertise of founder-
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