Does anyone know what this is? Is it algae?

[HENSandMARES]

Does anyone know what this is?

 

[CaptainBarnicles]

Couldn't possibly say, it's a terrible photograph what exactly are you referring to?

 

[HENSandMARES]

The black thing with the white tips

 

[CaptainBarnicles]

I took a screen shot and googled it for you, it appears to be candlesnuff fungus it's very commonly found in woodlands etc and apparently it will go away on its own. If you're worried about it you'll probably have to take the wood it's growing on out. Hope that helps!