What's great about iNat is the people. And I have to credit the great people behind the scenes who created and maintain the platform. Sure identifying fantastic stuff is fun and there are some amazing photos; but, some of the interactions are just great. You have to be pretty humble and willing to be wrong. Admit your mistakes. Thank your teachers, and keep moving forward. It's a pretty fantastic place where you can share your passion for fungi and find yourself in the company of great scientists and naturalists.
I saw several of these mushrooms and they were loaded with dark brown spore.
a rather large mushroom
All photos represent different stages of the fungi on the a single tree trunk (newest) and emerging from the ground (roots) within about 2-4 feet of the same tree.
Pomo Canyon Trail Red Hill Trail Loop from Shell Beach
Pomo Canyon Trail across the Hwy. from Shell Beach
Pomo Canyon Trail across the Hwy. from Shell Beach