Just a dusting of snow on the "way back" to winter. But the wind was calm, and it was actually a beautiful day for a walk. Did you know that there is an army in my backyard? It's even a foreign invasion! I viewed their encampment this morning from a spot of high ground.
OK, so they aren't people after all, they are a little lichen. To be botanical... Cladonia Cristatella. Some people call them matchstick lichen, or Red Crest lichen.
Tomorrow I'll award the December top commenters links.
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I liken it! I LIKEN it!
ReplyDeleteVery Cool, Shark!:)
ReplyDeleteIt grows here, we call it Red Crest as well as British Soldier. One that I have never found, it is lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour home is safe for sure with an army around.
ReplyDeletehow nice to see the color peaking through the snow. I can't wait for spring to start seeing some color around here. I think I've got a long wait :)
ReplyDeleteYou didn't blow their cover, did you?? ;)
ReplyDeleteHow come I don't have cool stuff like that growing in my yard?? Jealous.