My next big find was a colony of Chanterelle mushrooms which
was also growing in our next door neighbor's woods. From a
distance I spotted something pumpkin-colored on their property.
I knew that it couldn't be pumpkins, so I ventured over to investigate.
I was awe-struck! Before me lay a host of Chanterelle mushrooms
of various sizes. Chanterelles are a popular mushroom and are fairly
common to find along roadsides and woodsy areas. These bright
orange mushrooms are sought-after as a culinary delicacy.

Here is a close-up of the largest Chanterelle
which is slightly past its prime, since white mold
is growing on its surface.
This speciman measured 9" in diameter.
It was simply outrageous!

This is image and the one below show
the mushrooms' underlying gills.

 

Moving right along...