dualsetters Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 I haven't seen many mushrooms or birds for that matter, but have seen a few. Other than the chaga I found today I really don't know what they are. Yesterdays find on a stump was a surprise, I didn't expect to see any healthy mushrooms after the recent cold weather and snow. The chaga I noticed today from some distance. It was odd shaped and sticking out from the tree. After putting it in my game bag I noticed how many birch trees were in the area. Arriving at the car with an hour of daylight left I decided to cruise the mountain top and take a closer look at some of the birch trees and it paid off. I found this last week. I thought the pattern on the cap was unusual. These were out yesterday and caught my interest, although I haven't had time to try to identify them. I noticed this chaga from about 50 meters. This was a nice find and right along the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Mushrooms look like Hypholoma. Lots of leaves of deciduous trees in the photos, so maybe H. lateritium? Nice Chaga. I think the mushroom season here in NE PA may be drawing to a close. Looks like maybe an early arrival of winter in imminent. Pretty soon I may be skiing on the trails where I look for mushrooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualsetters Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 I considered keeping a few for spore prints, but had a long hike up the mountain that distracted me. I forgot about brick tops. I found some last fall and read that they were good edibles. These were past prime anyhow. I'll have to keep my eye out for some more. I was hoping to have a meal with some wild birds and some wild mushrooms, yet haven't been able to provide. Perhaps there's a chance still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny_0ne Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 (DS)&Mayfly, as always, your photos are a delight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualsetters Posted November 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Thank you Sunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotabob Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Nice pictures! Did you keep any of the chaga? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualsetters Posted November 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Thanks Bob. Yeah I brought home a good bit. Now we will see if I can get in the habit of some chaga tea in the evening. Maybe a little honey too. It has a nice taste; of course I like straight black tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotabob Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I drink three cups of chaga a day. That is what the experts recommend. My wife drinks it straight but I always doctor it with a green or white tea and a bit a stevia. I have been drinking it for two years and have had very good results. You can still get a cold but the duration is very short. Having had prostrate cancer in the past, I also drink it for a cancer preventative. I collected quite a bit of it in Minnesota this past summer. I am planning a trip back to that area next summer. I have quite a few birch trees with chaga marked off on my GPS. These had chaga that was out of reach. I plan of bringing a step stool next year to harvest from these trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Excellent pictures! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualsetters Posted November 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 No problem just me, Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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