During a misty morning walk in Dalby Forest, an 11-year-old girl spotted fly agaric mushrooms for the first time. Known for their bright red caps with white dots, these mushrooms are often depicted in books. The girl felt lucky to see them in person, especially in a large clump on the damp forest floor. The mushrooms thrive in moist conditions, and while their visible part lasts only a few weeks, their underground network can persist for years. This magical encounter left her excited to search for more fly agaric mushrooms in the future, while also noting that they are not edible.