Simon Davey
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:32:09 -0800
Ice MushroomsThey are amazing! I'm afraid that is all I can say. All the best Simon Davey -----Original Message----- From: adastra-boun...@lists.sxbrc.org.uk [mailto:adastra-boun...@lists.sxbrc.org.uk]on Behalf Of pennygr...@sussexwt.org.uk Sent: 08 March 2010 12:32 To: adastra@lists.sxbrc.org.uk Subject: [Adastra] Ice Mushrooms Hello everyone, Whilst walking in Kingley Vale a few weeks ago, we noticed lots of icy protrusions coming from the ground. On further inspection we noticed that they were mostly all mushroom-shaped, and were coming out of individual lumps of chalk as if the water had been drawn out of the chalk and in to this distinct shape. We'd never seen this before, has anyone else? I attach some pictures in case you're interested! All the best, Penny <<icemushroom1.JPG>> <<icemushroom2.JPG>> <<icemushroom3.JPG>> Penny Green Species Officer Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre http://sxbrc.org.uk | 01273 497521 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Sussex Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act. Registered in England, Company No. 698851. Registered Charity No. 207005. VAT Registration No. 191 305969. Registered Office: Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD. Telephone 01273 492630