On a tip from Bob and Barb, I decided to go on a birds nest fungi treasure hunt. It’s funny because I’ve been lucky to find a lot of these little guys over the years, and with their tip, I knew exactly where to go. Well, I hit the trail with eyes peeled and I couldn’t spot one! My husband was patient but wanted to get moving, so I decided to look again after we made the loop.
What a nice trail. Thank you to the people with chainsaws! A lot of work had gone into this trail!! Lots of beautiful, thick moss. Interesting fungi. Peekaboo mountain views.
As we returned to the big root all by the vault toilet, my husband was searching the left side and I found 3 little birds nest on the right. I knew there were more but someone was getting hangry so we headed back to the car for a sandwich.
I couldn’t resist one more look and there they were! If they were tiny little snakes, they would have bit me. Hiding in plain sight, a whole colony of birds nest. Right on the log that lines the trail.
How fun! Thanks Bob & Barb!
Type of Hike
Day hikeTrail Conditions
Trail in good conditionRoad
Road suitable for all vehiclesBugs
No bugsSnow
Snow free
Comments
Bob and Barb on Oxbow Loop Trail
I am glad you found them!
Posted by:
Bob and Barb on Jan 11, 2025 05:41 PM
robgirl on Oxbow Loop Trail
This is really neat stuff! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by:
robgirl on Jan 11, 2025 06:04 PM
Maddy on Oxbow Loop Trail
Amazing bird nest fungi. Chock full of "seeds". I just looked it up. They are not seeds at all. They are called peridioles. More like a spore bomb...lol
Posted by:
Maddy on Jan 11, 2025 07:04 PM