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  1. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    Found these great group of birds nest fungi, the wood is about the size of your hand. You can see how tiny they are against the moss.

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    Birds Nest Fungi. ( photo / image / picture from Kildale's Garden )
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    They look as though a flock of hummingbirds have decided to nest together on the wood. :-D
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Do you suppose they developed that way for water collection Kildale?
     
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    Kildale Nature's Window

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    No. The spores fill the cups and then the rain falling in the cup splashes them out.

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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    So they are shaped that way for spore dispersal, nice!
     
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    Yes I think you were right, I just thought you meant for watering them, silly me.
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    They almost look man-made. Neat!
     
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