Fagaceae Collection (page 4)

Chalcid parasitoid wasp (probably Mesopolobus tibialis), 2mm in length, moving over Oak (Quercus sp)
Chalcid parasitoid wasp (probably Mesopolobus tibialis), 2mm in length, moving over Oak (Quercus sp.) buds, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus Stacked Image

Galls of the Silk button gall wasp (Neuroterus numismalis) on the underside of a fallen Oak (Quercus sp. ) leaf
Galls of the Silk button gall wasp (Neuroterus numismalis) on the underside of a fallen Oak (Quercus sp.) leaf. A single adult wasp will emerge from each gall, Peak District National Park

Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on fallen European beech (Fagus sylvatica). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November

Beech (Fagus sp. ) trees in autumn, Saja Natural Park, Cantabria, Spain. November
Beech (Fagus sp.) trees in autumn, Saja Natural Park, Cantabria, Spain. November

Turning European beech (Fagus sylvatica) leaves in autumn. Exmoor National Park, Somerset / Devon, England. November

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) perched in a Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) feeding on buds, Wiltshire, UK, April

A fallen Sweet chestnut fruit (Castanea sativa) lying on the woodland floor, with a tree trunk covered in Textured lungwort (Lobaria scrobiculata) lichen, UK. October

Oak trees (Quercus robur) in spring. Wrocław, Poland. April

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) flying back to its nest in Oak (Quercus robur) tree to feed its three large chicks, Knepp Estate, Sussex, UK, June

Beech (Fagus sylvatica), large tree amongst Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum). Bolderwood, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK. October 2020

European beech forest (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, view from below in the mist, Ilirska Bistrica, Green Karst, Slovenia, October

Oak tree (Quercus robur) growing among bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), autumn colour, The New Forest, Hampshire, UK. November 2016

Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) and English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) soft focus, West Wood, near Marlborough, Wiltshire, UK. May 2021

RF - Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) and english bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). Late evening light and double exposure to create soft, dreamy effect. West Woods, nr Marlborough, Wiltshire, UK

Sweet Chestnut, engraved by A. Hse (colour litho)
STC172344 Sweet Chestnut, engraved by A. Hse (colour litho) by Kautsky, Johann (1827-96) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Czech, out of copyright

Quercus (w / c and gouache over pencil on vellum)
Ma129980 Quercus (w/c and gouache over pencil on vellum) by Conyers, Matilda (1753-1803); 30.2x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

English oak tree (Quercus robur) under stars of the Milk Way, Brecon Beacons National Park, International Dark Sky Preserve, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Autumn European beech (Fagus sylvatica) and pine forest in the background photographed with a wide angle lens on a windy day. Owl Mountains, Poland. November

Country lane lined with 200 year old sweet chestnut trees (Castanea sativa) covered in snow during snowfall in winter, Belgium, January

Red deer stag (Cervus elaphus) and a Holm oak tree (Quercus ilex) silhouetted Parque Natural Sierra de Andujar, Andalucia, Spain. January

Quercus sp. crouch oak
Also known as Addlestone Oak or Queens Oak. In the 14th century Wycliffe preached under this oak. Queen Elizabeth I is said to have feasted under it. Photographed by Pat Hart, Summer 2003

Green shieldbug (Palomena prasina) silhouetted on beech leaves (Fagus sylvatica), Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) singing while perched in a Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) with unopened leaf buds in a garden, Wiltshire, UK, March

Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) photographed using ICM (Intentional Camera Motion), Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Cork trees (Quercus suber) stripped of bark, in forest. Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Cortes de la Frontera, southern Spain, November

Ferns on the forest floor with Cork trees (Quercus suber )stripped of bark in the background, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, southern Spain, November

Rays of sunlight through mixed Beech (Fagus sp) / Oak (Quercus sp) forest after heavy downpour of hail, Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium, June 2014

Sun rays filter through row of Oak (Quercus robur) trees. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. November

American oak (Quercus rubra) trees in avenue, sun shining through. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. November 2013

Stream in autumn woodland with fallen beech leaves, Lorraine, France, November

Beech forest (Fagus sylvatica), Urbasa Natural Park, Navarra, Spain, Europe. October 2015

View upward to canopy of a Beech woodland (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. October

View upwards to canopy of a Beech woodland (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. October

Woodland surrounding Veliki Prstavci waterfalls, with Mistletoe (Viscum album) on European beech (Fagus sylvatica) growing on the tree branches. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. November

Mixed Common beech (Fagus sylvatica) and Spruce (Picea abies) forests in autum colours at sunrise seen from the road to Muntele Mic

Close-up of Blackjack oak (Quercus marilandica) leaf close up changing colour, Pinelands Reserve, New Jersey, USA, October

Common beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodland in autumn, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October

European beech (Fagus sylvatica) changing colour in autumn, Rothiemurchus, Cairngorms NP Scotland, October 2011

European beech leaves (Fagus sylvatica) changing colour in autumn, Rothiemurchus, Cairngorms NP Scotland, October 2011

Husk of Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) with three edible nuts. UK, Europe, October

Beech Avenue near Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset UK, November 2008

View up into Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, October

European beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) with autumnal leaves in forest, Pollino National Park, Basilicata, Italy, November 2008

Looking up through the canopy of a Beech wood(Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, UK, November

Autumnal beechwood in Montseny Natural Park, Barcelona, Spain

Northern red oak trees {Quercus rubra} leaves changing colour in autumn, Belgium

Pedunculate / English Oak (Quercus robur or pedunculata) acorns. UK, September

English / Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) leaf on wet rocks, Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire, Scotland, September

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"Fagaceae: A Glimpse into the Enchanting World of Ancient Beech and Oak Trees" Step into Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire, UK, and immerse yourself in the captivating realm of Fagaceae. Here, towering ancient beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand as silent witnesses to centuries gone by. Their majestic presence evokes a sense of awe and reverence for nature's enduring beauty. Venture further to Quercus suber, the cork oak forests that grace our planet. These remarkable trees not only provide us with cork but also serve as vital habitats for countless species, including the American kestrel (Falco sparverius) and whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus). In their branches, these birds find refuge and serenade us with their melodious songs. Travel across borders to Saxony, Germany, where beech forests in Erzgebirge enchant visitors with their ethereal charm. As dawn breaks over this European landscape, beams of sunlight pierce through the canopy illuminating a carpet of vibrant spring blooms beneath our feet. Closer to home in Gloucestershire lies an English oak tree (Quercus robur), adorned with early spring growth. Its fresh leaves symbolize renewal and remind us of nature's resilience even after harsh winters. In May at Peak District National Park in Cheshire, UK, a beech woodland awakens at dawn. The air is filled with a symphony of bird calls as wildlife emerges from slumber amidst this picturesque setting. April brings forth another spectacle - common oaks (Quercus robur) shedding pollen in Surrey. This natural phenomenon serves as a reminder that life continues its cycle unabatedly year after year. Buckholt Wood stands proudly among Cotswolds Commons; its dense foliage composed primarily of beech trees offers solace to those seeking tranquility.