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3762-20. Some smooth grey-white corticioid mushroom on a stick in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Some smooth white corticioid fungus on a stick in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Some smooth white crust fungus on a stick in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Common mazegill mushrooms (Cerioporus mollis) on a stick in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Corticioid mushroom Phlebia centrifuga on a thick fallen spruce in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Corticioid fungus Hyphodontia barba-jovis(?) on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Texture of corticioid fungus Hyphodontia barba-jovis(?) on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Hydnoid mushroom Dentipellis fragilis on a rotting oak in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Underside of anise mazegill mushroom (Gloeophyllum odoratum) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Anise mazegill mushroom (Gloeophyllum odoratum) on a stump in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Close-up of hydnoid mushroom Dentipellis fragilis on a rotting oak in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Toothed cup fungus (Tarzetta cupularis) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Corticioid fungus Hyphodontia barba-jovis(?) with fringed tips of the teeth on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Close-up of corticioid fungus Phlebia centrifuga on a thick fallen spruce without bark in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Hydnoid mushroom Dentipellis fragilis on a lower side of an old fallen oak in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Wood hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum repandum) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Lemon disco fungus (Bisporella citrina) on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Creamy-white discs of fungus Hymenoscyphus monticola (Phaeohelotium monticola)(?) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Slender coral mushrooms (Ramariopsis subtilis) in a semi-dry state in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Crust fungus Phlebia centrifuga on a thick fallen spruce without bark in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Immature yellowleg bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Resinous polypore mushrooms (Ischnoderma resinosum) on a fallen deciduous tree in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Young yellowleg bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Tiny immature :0438rick tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Underside of resinous polypore mushrooms (Ischnoderma resinosum) on a fallen deciduous tree in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Golden-yellow mushrooms tubercle scalycap (Pholiota tuberculosa) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Orange-yellow cap of tubercle scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota tuberculosa) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Gills and curved yellow stems of tubercle scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota tuberculosa) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Dark-brown caps of resinous polypore mushrooms (Ischnoderma resinosum) on a fallen deciduous tree in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Ascomycete fungus Hymenoscyphus monticola (Phaeohelotium monticola) (or a very close cryptic sibling in that clade) on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Hypomyces species (possibly Hypomyces rosellus or similar) parasitizing common mazegill mushrooms (Cerioporus mollis) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Golden, slimy scalycap mushrooms Pholiota limonella in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Olgino. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 26, 2025  Reddish-brown crust fungus Hymenochaetopsis tabacina (syn. Pseudochaete tabacina, currently often treated as Hydnoporia tabacina) on a fallen oak(?) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Underside of scalycap mushrooms Pholiota limonella in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) near Olgino. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 26, 2025  Shoots of grass on a shore of Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 24, 2017  Gulf of Finland coastline, with shallow waters and glacial boulders. Behind the rocky beach, there is a zone of Common Reed (Phragmites australis), which is ubiquitous along the Neva Bay coast. The trees include Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)--the tall conifer with orange bark on the right--and Black Alder or Birch, which are typical for these damp, sandy soils. The pines here are often twisted by the strong westerly winds. Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Oak near Gulf of Finland in Blizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016  From the elevated terrace of the Leuchtenberg Palace, a thoughtfully designed "prospect" (vista) opens up towards the Gulf of Finland, offering a serene coastal panorama framed by autumn foliage. This clearing was intentionally cut through the forest in the 19th century to create a direct visual link between the palace and the sea, a common feature in romantic landscape architecture. The busy road visible in the middle ground is the Oranienbaum Highway, which separates the upper park from the lower coastal meadows. In the distance, the grey-blue waters of the Gulf of Finland merge with the overcast sky, creating a vast, moody backdrop that emphasizes the estate s prime coastal location. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025  Trail near Gulf of Finland in Blizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016  Road near Gulf of Finland in Blizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016  Fall colors near Gulf of Finland in Blizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016  Chestnut bolete mushroom (Gyroporus castaneus) near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016  Sepia bolete mushroom Xerocomellus porosporus near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018  Gulf of Finland coastline, with a zone of Common Reed (Phragmites australis) in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Serene autumn scene at Laskovy Beach (Russian: Laskovyy Plyazh) in the settlement of Solnechnoe, located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, approximately 40 kilometers northwest of Saint Petersburg. Laskovy Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Kurortny District of Saint Petersburg. The name "Laskovy" translates to "Affectionate" or "Tender," while the settlement name, Solnechnoe, means "Sunny". This area has a rich history as a summer resort destination; formerly known as the Finnish village of Ollila, it became a hub for St. Petersburg s intelligentsia and dacha owners in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image shows a trio of birch trees with vibrant yellow and orange leaves, which is characteristic of the "Golden Autumn" season in the Leningrad Region during early-to-mid October. The golden leaves contrast strikingly with the blue sky and the dark blue waters of the Gulf. The large white concrete sphere on the sand is a landscaping feature. Russia, October 9, 2025  Shore of Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 6, 2011  Graffiti series, located on the concrete retaining wall separating the beach from the promenade along the Gulf of Finland (near the Sestroretsk Resort or "Kurort" area) which is a fanciful and nostalgic mural composition featuring whimsical animals and nature motifs. A distinct horizontal band runs across part of the mural, depicting a long, grey commuter train (possibly an elektrichka) traveling through a green landscape. This element likely references the vital railway connection between St. Petersburg and the resort towns of the Kurortny District, a familiar sight for locals and visitors. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Presence of a dead gull on a beach in the Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, that is most likely linked to the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak, specifically the H5N1 strain, which has devastated wild bird populations in the Baltic region throughout 2023-2025. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Melting ice in Gulf of Finland near a coast guard station in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Birches on shore of Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 6, 2011  Group of trees on the shore of Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 22, 2015  Overgrown Gulf of Finland in Morskaya near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 18, 2017  Marsh of Gulf of Finland near Morskaya near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 18, 2017  View of Gulf of Finland and Lakhta Center from Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017  Graffiti series, located on the concrete retaining wall separating the beach from the promenade along the Gulf of Finland (near the Sestroretsk Resort or "Kurort" area) which is a fanciful and nostalgic mural composition featuring whimsical animals and nature motifs. It is a more abstract section, featuring dynamic bursts of color (yellow, orange, and white) that resemble explosions, splashes, or perhaps stylized sunbeams breaking through clouds. These bright, energetic forms add a sense of movement to the otherwise static scenes. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Tender nesting polypore mushroom (Hapalopilus rutilans, Hapalopilus nidulans) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Frozen Gulf of Finland in Nizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 16, 2017  Puffballs mushrooms on a forest opening near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018  Wild rose and grasses in Gulf of Finland in Morskaya near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 18, 2017  Marsh marigold (kingcup, Caltha palustris, Russian name Kaluzhnitsa) on a shore of Gulf of Finland near Lakhta, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 11, 2016  Old chicken of the woods mushrooms (Laetiporus sulphureus) on an oak near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2018  Death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides) under oaks near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018  Morskie Dubki Beach and Gulf of Finland from Novotsentralnaya Street in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 1, 2017  Shaggy scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa) on a log near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Terracotta hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum rufescens) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Scalycap mushrooms Pholiota squarrosoides on a tree near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  View towards Repino from the Laskovy Beach area in Solnechnoe highlighting a transition in the coastal landscape of the Gulf of Finland, marked by rugged natural textures and distinct geological features typical of the Karelian Isthmus shoreline. Unlike the wide, smooth sandy expanses of the main Laskovy Beach, the stretch towards Repino is characterized by a "stony belt" of glacial boulders and pebbles. The rocks visible in the shallow water and on the sand--primarily rapakivi granite and gneiss--are glacial erratics left behind by retreating ice sheets. Their reddish and grey hues (wet from the waves) contrast sharply with the rust-colored sand. Several hooded crows (Corvus cornix) are visible foraging along the shoreline. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Fruit bodies of fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  White Island of Gulf of Finland from Tarkhovsky Mys (extremity) in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2017  Peeling fruit bodies of fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Emerging fruit bodies of fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  White funnel like mushrooms Clitopilus scyphoides(?) near Gulf of Finland near Morskaya, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  View of Gulf of Finland from Dybki Park in Sestroretsk, 15 miles north-west from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2000  Graffiti series, located on the concrete retaining wall separating the beach from the promenade along the Gulf of Finland (near the Sestroretsk Resort or "Kurort" area) which is a fanciful and nostalgic mural composition featuring whimsical animals and nature motifs. This section features a large bear with a cub, rendered in a sketch-like style with soft shading. The bears are set against a background of rolling green hills and a cloudy sky, evoking a gentle, fairytale forest atmosphere. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Gulf of Finland near Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003  Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016  Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoye, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003  Gulf of Finland near Repino, 20 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, January 31, 2000  Rocky shore of Gulf of Finland in south area of Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 14, 2013  Graffiti series, located on the concrete retaining wall separating the beach from the promenade along the Gulf of Finland (near the Sestroretsk Resort or "Kurort" area) which is a fanciful and nostalgic mural composition featuring whimsical animals and nature motifs. This segment shows a yellow-orange cat perched comfortably on a tree branch. The surrounding trees are depicted with vertical, textured strokes, suggesting a dense birch or pine forest typical of the Karelian Isthmus. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  View of Gulf of Finland and a fort built by Peter the Great in Sestroretsk, 15 miles north-west from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2000  A beach of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoye, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003  Gulf of Finland near Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 16, 2014  Stone bench near Gulf of Finland in lower Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017  Beach of Gulf of Finland near Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 16, 2014  Shores of Gulf of Finland near Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 16, 2014  Boats in Gulf of Finland in Sestroretsk, 15 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2007  A pond on a beach of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoye, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003  Smooth underside of a milkcap (Lactarius) mushroom overgrown by fungus Hypomyces lateritius collected at mushroom walk of Gulf States Mycological Society. Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, Cleveland, Texas, November 13, 2021  Lake near Gulf of Finland near 2nd Borovaya Street in Solnechnoye, 15 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2007  Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoye with Fort Totleben at horizon, 15 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2007  Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 30, 2019  Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Claspingleaf pondweed (Potamogeton perfoliatus, Russian name Rdest) taken from Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016  Colors of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Extremity of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 29, 2021  St. George s mushroom (Calocybe gambosa) near the Gulf in area of Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 12, 2017  Gulf of Finland near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2012 |