Mycological Field Trip
East side of Sandias
Saturday, 31 March, 2007
Leaders: David & Terri Wallis
  • Trip Report
    Details:
  • Field Trip will begin at 08:00.
  • Please call or Email us if you plan to participate.
  • Reasonably well-behaved dogs are welcome. We may request that dog(s) stay on a leash.
  • We will be in the Elevation range of 7100-8600 ft (2150-2600m).
  • Map of the area we'll be exploring.
  • We will meet at the Sulphur Canyon Parking Lot at 08:00.

    Conditions:

  • Unless we have more snow during the following week (which would be a very good thing) the trails will likely be muddy, but snow-free.
  • There should still be a good flow in Tejano, Cienega, and Armijo Canyons.

    Fungi:

  • The last few weeks have provided various polypores and generous fruitings of the orange jelly fungus Tremella. We are hoping to find some snowbank fungi such as Discina, Peziza, and maybe some Caloscypha (see photos on Mycowest homepage). We may also encounter fresh fruitings of Auricularia (wood ears).

    Critters:

  • The Abert's squirrels are typically abundant in this area, and I expect we will see a few--if not several. We will undoubtedly see "squirrel digs," small pits where the Abert's have been harvesting hypogeous fungi (truffles).
  • We haven't seen many birds during the last few weeks, but those who choose to keep their eyes and ears open will probably not be too disappointed. We have found numerous feathers along the trail and and caught a brief glimpse of one very well-fed Cooper's hawk.

    Equipment:

  • We strongly recommend waterproof boots.

    Participants:

  • David & Terri Wallis
    Notes:
  • This Outing is primarily a mycological field trip for NMMS members, but Mountain Club members, Friends of the Sandias, and USFS folks are welcome to join us.
  • Depending on participation, we might lead a similar outing on Saturday, April 7th.
    Hike Descriptions (We may follow one of these routes--or segments thereof.)
  • Armijo Loop
  • Bill Spring Loop
  • Map of loop hikes in Doc Long's area
  • 2007 Hikes & Field Trips
  • Trip Report . 31mar07
    MycoWest.net/outings/2007/ft~73z.htm
    dmw . 2007-03-31