I have always wanted to find this colourful mushroom to photograph.

The opportunity arose this Autumn. I found this one, partially eaten and then went on to find quite a few more....it made my day!

Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric or fly amanita.

The fly agaric mushroom is a famous, fascinating, and toxic fungus if not prepared properly. Despite some of their toxic components, some animals feed on them. These animals include slugs, red squirrels, and fungus gnats. Fungus gnats lay their eggs on the mushroom, and once they hatch, the larvae eat the mushroom`s fruiting.

Fly agaric is among the most conspicuous in the fungus species, with its white stalk and eye-catching red cap. It is mostly found in parks, woodlands, and areas with spread out trees. Naturally, it grows under birch trees, spruces, and pines. Their vibrant fruiting bodies are typically seen from late in summer to early winter.

Similar to most fungi, the visible parts are the mushrooms or their fruiting bodies. However, fungi can similarly reproduce asexually through fragmentation.

If not appropriately prepared, fly agaric mushrooms are highly toxic. Cases of death are rare though ingestion of wrongly prepared Fly agaric mushrooms can cause hallucinations and stomach aches.

(Source: Mushroom Zoom)

I have two admirals on board this evening. This Red Admiral, and a White Admiral.

Wagner Natural Area. Parkland County, Alberta.

HSS! (And Happy Woodpecker Week!)

I have another to come sometime in HDR . . .

The Experiment Continues . . .

Thanks for Viewing,

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) perched on a tree trunk.

Wiewiórka (Sciruus vulgaris) siedząca na pniu drzewa.

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) perched on a tree root.

Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) siedząca na korzeniu drzewa.

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing on a tree stump.

Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) Stojąca na pieńku.

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) descending a tree trunk.

Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) schodząca z drzewa.

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) looking at a photographer while standing on a last-year's-leaves-covered ground.

Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) patrząca na fotografa stojąc na pokrytej zeszłorocznymi liśćmi ziemi.

Macro Mondays theme 'Pick Two'

Red milk bottle cap.

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing by a tree with a walnut in its mouth.

Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) stojąca pod drzewm z orzechem włoskim w pyszczku.

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) looking downwards while being perched on a branch stub.

Wiewiórka (Sciruus vulgaris) patrząca w dół z kilkuta gałęzi.

Gluepot Reserve - South Australia - Australia

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) looking at a photographer while standing on a fallen-leaves-covered ground.

Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) patrząca na fotografa stojąc na pokrytej opadłymi liśćmi ziemi.

Lagopus lagopus

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)

Red Admiral on Boneset - Morgan County, Alabama - September 3, 2022

Red squirrel (sciurus vulgaris) standing on a grassy ground and looking around.

Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) stojąca na trawiastej ziemi i rozglądająca się.

A red grille over a green framed window in a white wall.

They do brighten up a landscape

red

Alectoris rufa

Wikipedia: The red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus), or crested bulbul, is a passerine bird found in Asia. It is a member of the bulbul family. It is a resident frugivore found mainly in tropical Asia. It has been introduced in many tropical areas of the world where populations have established themselves. It feeds on fruits and small insects. Red-whiskered bulbuls perch conspicuously on trees and have a loud three or four note call. They are very common in hill forests and urban gardens within their range.

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) peeking from behind a tree.

Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) wyglądająca zza drzewa.

Murray-Sunset National Park - Mallee - Australia

Red Knots at Kimbles Beach, NJ in May 2019

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Red legged partridge

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) perched on a tree trunk.

Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) siedząca na pniu drzewa.

The red background is the Uluru.

Uluru - Northern Territory - Australia

Species # 1460

Young-looking Red Fox in a Provincial Park north of Winnipeg

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) looking downwards while perched on a branch.

Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) patrząca w dół z gałezi.

The Northern Red Bishop or Orange Bishop (Euplectes franciscanus) is a weaver belonging to the family Ploceidae.

It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the southern red bishop (Euplectes orix) of the southern half of Africa. The two are now usually classified as separate species. (Wikipedia)

This particular bird was photographed in Southern California in 2015.

Red hibiscus blooms, a fiery trance.

Petals like flames, they blaze the air,

Drawing gazes, enchantment to share.

Portrait of a red fox.

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing on a grassy ground.

Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) stojąca na trawiastej ziemi.

Red-browed Finch also known as Red-browed Firetail.

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing on a ground.

Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) stojąca na ziemi.

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Red string macrame bracelet with two white pearls.

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) on a tree stump.

Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) na pieńku.