A few more birds and fungi from a couple of hours wandering around the banks of the River Mersey and the local woodland.
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One of the more familiar birds of the Mersey as it meanders from Stockport through south Manchester. Surprisingly cautious and far more wary than the Pied Wagtail. |
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A close relative of the more familiar Goldfinch. One of approximately 60 that visit Kenworthy Woods and Chorlton Water Park each winter. Normally seen feeding on Alder or Birch seeds. |
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In addition to the Siskin and Goldfinch there’s also a small group of Lesser Redpoll within the woodlands. Occasionally they’ll be seen feeding by themselves however if one of the local Sparrowhawks is around they’ll join one of the larger groups of finches. Hopefully I’ll be able to take a photo of one before the winter is over. |
 I’m not too sure about the identification of this bracket fungus seen growing on a dead tree stump in Kenworthy Woods. However, the yellow Armillaria fungus in the centre of the clump is possibly the reason why the tree is no longer with us. |
 One of several Blushing Brackets on a dead branch on the woodland floor. |
 Many Zoned Polypore – also known as Turkeytail. |