dead wood

and Scarlet Bracket Fungus cascading down what's left of an old tree trunk.

Fungi are literally popping up everywhere and having a peep through a pocket book there are some beauties to look out for...and the names are a spectacular as they are.
Blushing Rosette
Bridal Creeper Rust
Curry Punk
and even 1500 species of native truffles.

Apparently one of the morning walk Schnauzers is a native truffle hunter, now that should be something to see.