We have had some slightly damper conditions lately and this is encouraging fungi and fruit. I believe that this one is a type of Boletus parasitic boletus. There were several growing in F2. If it is this one then it could be a rare type but it is more likely to be an example of a common bolete variety.

 Surprisingly, in spite of all the dry conditions there is a damp area by the bridge in E6. it is possible that this was the site of an old pond or maybe somewhere where there is a general Drainage Direction. Whatever the reason there is a lot of earthworm worm cast activity which is very unusual bearing in mind that the rest of the soil on the park is bone dry.

 October 2025 Update.

Following on from the driest spring on record and a dry summer the park is looking dry but not parched due to recent dews and lower temperatures.

Some small shrubs are showing extreme drought stress as are patches of Bramble in full sunlight.