Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Wednesday 9th July 2025 - Merstone Stream, Blackwater GG #1038

 Terry's photos










Dryad's saddle fungus (polyporus squamosus)

We returned this week to the Merstone Stream in Blackwater.  We found a lot of Himalayan Balsam despite having had three sessions in this vicinity over recent weeks.  The HB is now a lot taller and a large proportion of it is now in flower – making it more visible.  Unfortunately, a lot of the HB is now in areas that are difficult to access.  The nettles and brambles are also much taller, making the steep banks of the stream harder to see.  As on our last visit a couple of the team donned waders and worked from the stream itself.  We may well have to have a ‘mopping up’ session in a few weeks’ time.

Thank you to Terry for the photos.





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