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    Are mallards edible?

    Awesome guys - thanks for the response! If they're that tasty, I'm surprised I haven't seen mallard on a menu yet... That said, I'm sure there are plenty of places you can get it. Cheers again, Ben
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    Are mallards edible?

    Thanks, could you expand on which circumstances if possible? Cheers
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    Are mallards edible?

    Does anyone know if mallards are edible? Are they protected? (is it illegal to kill and eat one?) Do they taste like the duck you get from your local chinese? Thanks in advance! Ben
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    Help with fungi ID please!

    Thanks Listenclear - I should probably give some more details. Species A was found in an old Hawthorn hedgerow which is next to a pasturefield and deciduous woodland. It didnt seem to stain, but had an orange, almost crystaline, substance in the hollow of the base of the stipe. Species B -...
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    Help with fungi ID please!

    I was down my local patch looking for St Georges, and ran into a few that I'm not too sure about - any suggestions?! Species A below Species A on the left again Species B Species C Species C again Species D Species D Cheers for any suggestions! Ben
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    First Hike of Spring 2010

    Nice creek! Great pics too - I'd go for the River water personally! Can you explain what you meant by the contamination of containers in Meth production? Cheers, Ben
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    walk + camp Goyt valley (pictures included)

    Hey Stooboy - I took the rope with me (its one of the £shop washing line jobs- I'd recommend it) Andy - Yeah just on my own, nice to get out in the piece and quiet once in a while! Ill defo bring it, although I just stepped on it, so a bit of glue is required! QdanT - I took enough food and...
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    walk + camp Goyt valley (pictures included)

    Thought i'd share the pics from my latest outing. I got the train from Stockport to New Mills, then followed the River Goyt up to Fernilee Reservoir. Then I went up into the plantation (with some nice semi natural bits) on the Western side of the reservoir and set up camp for the night...
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    Hi from Manchester

    Hi all - just got back from a 'survival on the beach' and decided to join this site (cheers to Andybysea) I live in South Manchester and im constantly outside (with work and play) - love everything natural - my next aims are: - to meet people in Manchester who know about wild food...