2008

NG5905 : Hoof fungus

taken 16 years ago, 3 km from Achnacloich, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Hoof fungus
Hoof fungus
This is a tough and rigid fungus which looks surprisingly like a hoof.It is found growing on the trunks of birch trees and is more-or-less confined to the Highlands of Scotland.The grey surface bears darker,horizontal ridges.

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Category: Fungi
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NG5905, 9 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Carol Walker   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 23 June, 2008   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 24 June, 2008
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NG 592 055 [100m precision]
WGS84: 57:4.6695N 5:58.4330W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NG 592 055
View Direction
West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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