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Pam McInnes

@pammcinnes.bsky.social
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Lover of the natural world, especially wildflowers, fungi and butterflies.

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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 22h
Also a pleasure to see them.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 22h
#FungiFriday Meadow Coral (Clavulinopsis corniculata) found in North Lancashire.
Meadow Coral (Clavulinopsis corniculata)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 22h
#FungiFriday Found my first Ballerina Waxcap (Porpolomopsis calyptriformis) of the year in North Lancashire.
Ballerina Waxcap (Porpolomopsis calyptriformis)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Not in the area we visited.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Isn't it a stunning fungus. I never tire of seeing it. The colours are incredible.💙
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It looked amazing in the sunshine.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#MushroomMonday A new species for me. Hare's Ear (Otidea onotica) seen whilst out with NW Fungus Group at RHS Bridgewater this weekend.
Hare's Ear (Otidea onotica)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#MushroomMonday Delighted to see the vivid blue Cobalt Crust (Terana caerula) whilst out with the NW Fungus Group at RHS Bridgewater this weekend.
Cobalt Crust (Terana caerula)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Lovely photo of these gorgeous fungi.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
So beautiful Eddie.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Thanks Jeremy. Things do seem to be confused about when they should be flowering. I couldn't believe I'd found a Violet in flower! 😏
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#Wildflowerhour Some of the flowers seen on my travels in North West England this week, including Violet hybrid. Is it early or late 🤔?? Names in ALT.
Creeping Thistle, Tormentil, Red Clover, Yellow Toadflax, Violet hybrid, Selfheal, Bell Heather, Yarrow, Knapweed and Hedge Bedstraw.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
How lovely. Congratulations!
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Beautiful photo Eddie.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#FungiFriday Pleased to see my first Plums and Custard (Tricholomopsis rutilans ( of the year in North Lancashire.
Plums and Custard (Tricholomopsis rutilans)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#FungiFriday Scarletina Bolete (Neoboletus luridiformis) found in woodland in North Lancashire.
Scarletina Bolete (Neoboletus luridiformis)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#FungiFriday White Saddle (Helvella crispa) found in North Lancashire.
White Saddle (Helvella crispa)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#MushroomMonday A tiny Hare'sfoot Inkcap (Coprinopsis lagopus) found in a North Lancashire woodland. It will complete its entire lifecycle within twenty four hours.
Hare'sfoot Inkcap (Coprinopsis lagopus)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Fibonacci sequence showing well here.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Lovely to see the different colour variations. I've only ever seen the darker purple form.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#Wildflowerhour A few flowers found in North Lancashire. Eyebright, Common Field Speedwell, Welsh Poppy, Devil's Bit Scabious, Hemp Agrimony, Common Chickweed and Foxglove.
Eyebright, Common Field Speedwell, Welsh Poppy, Devil's Bit Scabious, Hemp Agrimony, Common Chickweed and Foxglove.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Lovely colours Brenda.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#FungiFriday White Spindles (Calvaria fragilis) appearing in unimproved grassland in South Cumbria.
White Spindles (Calvaria fragilis)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#FungiFriday Aniseed Funnel (Clitocybe odora) found in woodland in North Lancashire.
Aniseed Funnel (Clitocybe odora)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#FungiFriday Beechwood Sickener (Russula nobilis) found growing under beech trees in North Lancashire.
Beechwood Sickener (Russula nobilis)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#FungiFriday Black Bulgar (Bulgaria inquinans) looking like liquorice Pontefract cakes on a log in Lancaster.
Black Bulgar (Bulgaria inquinans)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
What a beauty!
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
#WildWebsWednesday Although it was very worn, I was delighted to photograph my first open wing shot of a female Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) basking in the sunshine on an oak leaf in North Lancashire.
Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#MushroomMonday Goblet Waxcap (Hygrocybe cantharellus)found in North Lancashire.
Goblet Waxcap (Hygrocybe cantharellus)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#MushroomMonday One of the UKs most poisonous mushrooms. Deathcap (Amanita phalloides) found in North Lancashire.
Deathcap (Amanita phalloides)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#MushroomMonday Tiny Green Elfcups (Chlorosplenium aeruginascens) found on rotting wood in North Lancashire.
Green Elfcups (Chlorosplenium aeruginascens)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Thanks. I was so surprised to find it. A new species for me !
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#Wildflowerhour Orpine (Sedum telephium) found at Gait Barrows Reserve Silverdale today.
Orpine (Sedum telephium)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#Wildflowerhour Think this might be the highly poisonous Thorn-apple,(Datura stramonium) found growing along a bridlepath in Lancaster. Never seen it there before.
Thorn-apple (Datura stramonium).
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
#FungiFriday Pleased to see the Amethyst Deceiver (Laccaria anethystina) in North Lancashire yesterday.
Amethyst Deceiver (Laccaria amethystina)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It was massive!!😲🍄‍🟫
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Aren't they fascinating. Certainly not your typical cap and stem fungus 🍄‍🟫😊. I believe they can be found in parts of the US. Hope you find them 🤞
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🤣🤣
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#MushroomMonday Pleased to find this uncommon bracket fungus (Ganoderma resinaceum) growing at the base of an oak tree stump in Lancashire.
Ganoderma resinaceum
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#MushroomMonday An enormous Giant Polypore (Meripilus giganteus) pictured here with my husband for scale in Lancashire.
Giant Polypore (Meripilus giganteus)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#MushroomMonday Pleased to find plenty of Fluted Bird's Nest fungi (Cyathus striatus) complete with their tiny "eggs" in Lancashire.
Fluted Bird's Nest fungi (Cyathus striatus)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
My pleasure.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Some really interesting facts there Jeremy.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Glad you like it Jeremy 😊
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Thanks Sarah.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#Wildflowerhour #MyFavouritePlant. Hard to choose just one, however it has to be the beautiful Small White Orchid (Pseudorchis albida). I saw this rare diminutive flower for the first time back in June in North Yorkshire.
Small White Orchid (Pseudorchis albida)
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Lovely capture Eddie.
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Nice find
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#FlutterbyFriday Pleased to see this Comma basking in the sunshine on the woodland floor at Lancaster University.
Comma butterfly
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Pam McInnes @pammcinnes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#FungiFriday. Burgundydrop Bonnet (Mycena haematopus). Right hand photo shows the red "blood" exuded from cut cells. Seen in Cumbria.
Burgundydrop Bonnet (Mycena haematopus)
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