Waxcaps survey

Waxcaps are brightly coloured waxy topped toadstools that favour short moss rich grassland where there has been no ploughing or artificial fertiliser applied.

Sites containing a variety of species indicate an ancient grassland site.

The best time of year to look for waxcaps is from September to November.

Please tell us where you see any of these colourful waxcaps in Northumberland National Park. Your data will help us learn more about these rare fungi and conserve their habitats.

If you see any of the waxcaps pictured on this page, please fill in and submit this form...

Waxcap sighting

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Tick the waxcaps seen:

Waxcap A

Waxcap B

Waxcap C

Waxcap D

Alternatively, you can download our Waxcaps Survey postcard so that you can easily identify what you're looking at when you're out and about.

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The information you supply will be used by Northumberland National Park Authority in accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act. The information will not be disclosed to any third party.