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Mushrooms in Estonia: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Estonia: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Little currently supports rich trips for Honey Fungus in Estonia: only 26 out of 100. Conditions in the southeast are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. Across the whole series, no meaningful prospects stand out. Underlying sites sit between 10 and 135 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 26/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (26/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: EstoniaHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan moderate
- Feb hardly any
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May many
- Jun peak
- Jul many
- Aug peak
- Sept many
- Oct moderate
- Nov few
- Dec few
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Yellow Morel
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Horn of Plenty
- Wood Hedgehog
- Parasol Mushroom
- Field Mushroom
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season, rare here
- May season
- Jun season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Saffron Milk Cap
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Horn of Plenty
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Estonia
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in Estonia
Across 7 woodland samples in Estonia, CORINE Land Cover is mainly mixed forest (3/7), broad-leaved forest (2/7) and coniferous forest (2/7). Elevations between 10 m and 135 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in Estonia
Are there mushrooms in Estonia right now?
In Estonia, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Estonia?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in Estonia right now?
The most promising species in Estonia right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in Estonia?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Estonia appear mainly in these months: January, May, June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: June and August.
Which elevation zones are covered in Estonia?
The analysed sites in Estonia fall into these elevation zones: lowlands.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Estonia?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Estonia: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in Estonia?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Estonia in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Estonia, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
Poison information centre, 24h, free. From abroad: +372 7943 794.
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.