Weaving my way through a heavily forested area today I happened upon this very large Shelf Fungus attached to a decaying tree on the forest floor. The patches of white, dusty looking substance seen gathered on some surface areas are likely millions of tiny spores released from the underside of the fungus lobe above. I would estimate the growth ran horizontally along the tree trunk for about 3 to 4 feet and protrude outward in places approximately 8 to 10 inches from the tree’s surface.
Shelf Fungus on the Forest Floor
Location Details & Camera Settings
Lake Rebecca Park Reserve showcases a “big woods” gently rolling forested landscape that’s west of the Minneapolis, Saint Paul Metropolitan area. The reserve has several wetland areas and a small lake with a fishing dock and boat landing that provides easy access popular for kayak fishing and paddle sports. Others will find many miles of paved and unpaved trails for hiking or biking as well as a large picnic and playground area.
Camera Settings: Sony A7 IV - Focal Length 27 mm - Shutter Speed 1 /640 Sec - Aperture f/4.0 - ISO 400