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