We continued at the ledge before we headed back down the hill to meet up with Lisa.
This limestone rock was a bit different with the cracks that reminded me more of dried mud.
Between the layers, someone found a place to cache and dine on the acorns!
In the crevices of the rocks a spot of green soredia type lichen stood out!
A Daddy Longlegs really blends in with their environment. Only when I noticed the legs sticking above the substrate did I see them.
The microscopic features are generally needed to distinguish between species of Orthotrichum like many of the other moss species.
Along the rock face a funky fungus or mold clung to the wall. It was spongy to the touch and had what appears to be algae on parts of wrinkled upper layers.
Look right in the middle for the little orange specks.
A closer look. At this point I do not know much about this fungus. However it is not uncommon to see them. Additionally I have only found them to be rather small and not showy.
Interesting little orange fungi!!
The images of the canyon are beautiful – especially the cliffs and orchid. Would be fun to take a tour there
Definitely!