Fungi on Tree

My entry for CFFC – Nature

At Wallington

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Trees at Wallington. At first glance the balls on the tree look like nests but they are weird woody growths called witches broom or virescences. They are caused by microorganisms, fungal viral or bacterial, they are a type of gall.

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Unusual Tree

My entry for Cellpic Sunday

Photos taken with a Google Pixel 5 phone

not sure if it is one tree or several growing together

the view from inside the tree looking up

Two Trees

My entry for Thursday TreeLove

The first one is at Warkworth [see the nest and birds] and the second tree is at Waldridge.

Tired Tree

My entry for Thursday TreeLove

I think the tree is tired and wants a lie down

Hetton Lyons Country Park

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Another tree at Seaton Delaval Hall, England

England has lost a lot of trees recently due to winds. I hope this one is still there.

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my entry for Thursday TreeLove

Tree at Seaton Delaval Hall, UK

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This tree was seen in Jesmond, Newcastle

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For Becky’s July square challenge

I think this is a Castanea Sativa or Sweet Chestnut seen at Jesmond Dene, Newcastle upon Tyne.

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For Becky’s July square challenge