Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Bird's Nest fungus

I was thrilled to bits this morning when a friend pointed out these teeny Bird's Nest Fungi growing in a wooded area. I've only ever seen them twice before. They are so tiny, I don't know how anyone notices them! This very tiny fungus looks like bird's nests complete with eggs. The eggs are small capsules, known as peridioles, which contain the spores. Quite fascinating.