Killarney Lake Mushrooms 2

Here are more mushrooms from our Killarney Lake excursion last week.

Long Neck

Here's another from our walk at Killarney Lake earlier this week. I just couldn't help but see this tree with it's roots sprawling out like this as a reclining figure; a tree man who just took a seat for a moment and then never got up again. - Fern

Killarney Lake

This tiny crystal-clear stream exits from one end of Killarney Lake.

Killarney Lake Mushroom

Every year I look forward to discovering a mushroom new to me and this year our Killarney Lake excursion provided a new find, pictured above. This reddish cap with green-tinted stalk is quite unusual.

Killarney Lake

I have more photos of mushrooms to post but today's photo is just to give you some context. The glassy stillness of the lake will give you some idea of how deep the silence was in this park. Aside from the occasional deep-throated raven calls it was so quiet we often found ourselves speaking in whispers.

M-M-M-Mushroom Season

Fern and I spent the afternoon exploring part of Mount Work Regional Park, specifically the area around Killarney Lake. Mushroom season has definitely begun!

Swimming Hole

This is my new favorite spot, Killarney Lake. It is a beautiful little lake up arounf Hartland Road area. It seems to be a hang-out for eagles in particular with 3 or 4 sitting in the near-by trees or swooping down for a drink. Of course I didn't bring the right lenses to capture them in pictures but next time for sure. - Fern