I went for a hike in the forest near my place this weekend and ended up doing mushroom spotting π
They were everywhere.
Sometimes I forget how magical forests get in autumn until I just wander without a goal.
Iβm definitely not a mushroom expert (yet?), so I didnβt pick anything β just stopped every 5 meters like a distracted squirrel because another weird/funny/beautiful mushroom popped up.
Here are some of the little guys I ran into π
(the forest is really showing off this season!)
No idea what kind of mushroom this is..... But it grew on another plant like a parasite.
Please let me know if you know what this is!
𧑠Why I Love This Time of Year
Wet leaves, cold air, moss glowing neon green, and mushrooms in every shape β soft, spiky, round, alien-lookingβ¦
Honestly I love how forests feel a bit mysterious in autumn. Like something could move behind the moss at any moment π
Also: mushroom photography is 90% lying on wet ground and wondering if someone walking by thinks you're strange. Worth it.
π Leave No Trace (except muddy knees)
I know some mushrooms are edible here, but until I can tell the delicious ones from the βyou will definitely see colors and possibly meet godβ ones, Iβm just admiring π
Better safe than mushroom-hospital.
β¨ Felt Good to Slow Down
No rushing, no βsteps goal,β just moving slowly and noticing tiny things.
Highly recommend forest time before winter arrives and we all hide indoors again.
π± Have you been mushroom hunting (or spotting) this season?
If you know any of these species, feel free to drop names β Iβm curious but also slightly scared of googling the wrong one π
See you on the next walk!
