Identification: Conks on a paper birch

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  1. dboko

    dboko Member

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    Hello folks,

    Can anyone help me with identifying the conk shown in the photos below?

    I found it on a paper birch tree near Metrotown skytrain station. There were a couple of other dead-looking birches with broken tops and limbs in the area. The wood surrounding the conk is quite light.

    One of these trees has foliage in the lower two thirds of the total crown height. The upper third looked dead.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks for reading,
    Denis
     

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  2. Frog

    Frog Generous Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Hi Denis,
    They look like turkey tails (Trametes). Thank you for including photos of the underside.
    cheers
    frog
     
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    Thanks Frog,

    I'll look it up tomorrow and compare it to the actual conk (which temporarily lives on my balcony.)

    Best,
    Denis
     
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