POTM October 2019 Winner

[Ian]

Congratulation to @Esther Knapicius for winning the October 2019 Photo of the Month competition!

 

[Colin]

Hi,

Congratulations and very well done Esther; a striking and unusual picture; looks like something out of sci-fi.

Kind regards, Colin.

 

[Sheal]

Congratulations Esther, a lovely image. Do you know what type of fungi it is please?

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Sorry, don't know what type of fungi it is. was hiking a volcano ridge in Costa rica and came upon a cluster of these in the more dense jungle areas. Thanks for your votes.

 

[Tetters]

If you don't know which fungus it is Esther, how do you know it's edible

 

[Sheal]

I was thinking the same @Tetters.

 

[Tetters]

Mmmm

........

 

[Esther Knapicius]

If you don't know which fungus it is Esther, how do you know it's edible

Saw a squirrel munching on it, as I approached the gathering.

 

[zigs]

Congratulations Esther

Just to clarify, not everything that animals or birds eat are safe for human consumption.

Thrushes can eat Yew berries which would be fatal to us, likewise there is a caterpillar that eats only Ragwort

Also somethings that we can eat can be toxic to other species, chocolate can kill dogs and Rape can poison Hares.

As a reminder, could I draw attention to this thread

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Thank you all for your votes and congratulations.

 

[lifegardener]

Nice photo.

 

[Vachtra]

Congratulations Esther

Just to clarify, not everything that animals or birds eat are safe for human consumption.

Thrushes can eat Yew berries which would be fatal to us, likewise there is a caterpillar that eats only Ragwort

Also somethings that we can eat can be toxic to other species, chocolate can kill dogs and Rape can poison Hares.

As a reminder, could I draw attention to this thread

True but we're way more similar to squirrels which would give a good indication (not a for sure go ahead) of what might be edible. Birds on the other hand eat a lot of things that can kill us and are much less reliable. They use lab rats for a reason.

 

[lifegardener]

Nice photo.

Thankyou.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Thank you again all for your votes.