I have what I believe are Morel mushrooms growing in my garden next to my compost. All the research I have done leads me to believe that these could be the real thing. The only difference might be the color. The shape and insides and growing area as well as the weather all lead to be a very close look a like at the least. However, I want to be sure. Is there anyone there who can really id them and/or do you know another person in the portland/metro or other area I can talk to? I have looked up all the other "false morel" types but these do not look like them. Nor do any of the descriptors match. These have the classic pitting and attached stem to the head and the insides are hollow and clear. The color is light brown to brown, darker when they dry out like some of the morels. They are growing next to my compost bin where I have thrown fireplace ashes and left debris to go into the chipper shredder over the years. It's mostly clear with a few fir needles on the ground. A neighboring conifer, cherry & birch reside just on the other side of the fence. See attached pictures