Catey discovered this one, growing in a dirt scrape under our front porch where Beardog often prefers to hang out. It is probably one of the cooler places of our yard, but always dry. I think this mushroom is still emerging and may have to wait to identify it. The closest I can come up with is shaggy mane, Coprinus comatus.
Next up, emerging under a pine in our yard which had a small crop of these two years ago, is what I believe is Amanita muscaria.
It will also be fun to watch this one mature, providing the squirrels or skunks don't get to it again. The reddish color should intensify and it should continue to have white spots. This is a famous mushroom.
Per Wikipedia:
"In remote areas of Lithuania Amanita muscaria has been consumed at wedding feasts, in which mushrooms were mixed with vodka." Sounds like quite a party!
UPDATE, 2/24:
I think they were both the same species,
Amanita muscaria. One was eaten at the base of the stalk, and died. The other burgeons beautifully.
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