Temporary folder till these latest photos can be filed.
I knew little of Portmoak Moss, till someone said they might be interested in some photographs, I had a spare day and was keen to explore the area and these are some of the better images I shot.
These were all taken July 3rd or 5th 2012.
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I obviously have the originals at a larger size, but reduced them to save uploading a lot of data.
These were all taken July 3rd or 5th 2012.
Click on any image for 640x400 image & use your keyboard right arrow key to advance through the images.
I obviously have the originals at a larger size, but reduced them to save uploading a lot of data.
Portmoak Moss ScenesJust a very few scenic shots.
Portmoak Moss FloraAnything that fits loosely into the category of flora
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Rough Description
(From Left to Right) Welcome Sign The Moss from the Kirk The main path Ditch view towards the hills a stump in a swamp or a log in a bog. The Peat Banks The ground litter who lives in a house like this? Orange Text will link to further references
We haven't even left the Car Park and are already seeing rare plants. This is "Dyer's Green Weld" once used for its yellow dye. Reseda luteola Just opposite is one of the Mustard Family, possibly Wild Turnip Brassica Rapa, with the distinct 4 petals of the "crucifers" family. Growing next to that is Pineapple Weed. Matricaria discoidea (left image) Just inside the gate is Climbing Corydalis, Ceratocapnos claviculata often found in ancient woodlands. Beyond the woods is a fallow field with lots of red Clover. Spotted Orchids are always a pleasing find, they grow in the peat and along the path. Dactylorhiza fuchsii The white orchid remains a mystery, despite consulting several books, a couple of acquaintances and my friend google. There are numerous lovely Foxgloves around, including some white ones and some pink ones, presumably Garden "escapes". I am told true wild foxgloves only have flowers on one side, if they go all around the plant they are garden varieties. Left Foxglove middle red campion right Bramble flower Thistle, I have not identified what kind (right) Silverweed Elder Flower Elder turning to Berries Plaintain I don't know what these giant leaves are Slugs feasting on grass heads. Red currants Red currant leaves (right) Another mystery plant with tiny flowers. Borage x 3 Flowering Rush(?) Bell Heather (Ling) Ragwort x 2 Speedwell Sow Thistle x 2 Willowherb Dog Rose x 2 Fir branch budding Coltsfoot leaves Buttercup Bramble flowers Welsh Poppy x 2 Cotton Grass Self-Heal x 2 I believe this might be "Round-Leaved Wintergreen" Oak sapling Morning Glory (Bindweed) |
Fungus
Not sorted into order or identified yet.
I was surprised to find so much fungus at this time of year. (early July)
I was surprised to find so much fungus at this time of year. (early July)
Slime Molds
These are all completely new to me, so I am on new ground with these creatures.
Insects
Not my speciality, and pure luck I managed to get any kind of photos of them at all.
The "eggs" I haven't a clue about, they may also be a type of fungus. I have no idea yet.
The "eggs" I haven't a clue about, they may also be a type of fungus. I have no idea yet.
Mosses
I am no expert at all, so this is quite a limited section, but I have been trying to get microphotos.