October 9, 2026

Gentle stroll to Benty’s and back this morning in #Royden. Rained cats and dogs on return leg but saw some nice fungi. Also, path widening progressing.

A large, traditional Tudor-style house is seen beyond a grassy field framed by tree branches. A small bird with a red breast is hopping and pecking at the ground covered with dry leaves and twigs. A moss-covered fallen log is surrounded by clusters of small brown mushrooms and green leafy plants in a damp forest setting. A moss-covered log in a forest has clusters of brown mushrooms growing on its surface, surrounded by green leaves and fallen autumn leaves. A round, textured mushroom is growing among dry leaves, grass, and moss on the forest floor. A dirt pathway winds through dense vegetation and shrubs under a cloudy sky.