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Mushrooms in El Bierzo: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in El Bierzo: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Anyone out in El Bierzo meets a very quiet picture without clear highlights. Spatially the picture is even: hardly any part of the region stands out. Looking ahead to 16 Nov, conditions are expected to improve further. The sample covers elevations from 424 to 1474 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 3/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 16 Nov: Honey Fungus (52/100). Rises clearly through 16 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: El BierzoHistorical 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 few
- Feb hardly any
- Mar hardly any
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug few
- Sept moderate
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- 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:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Field Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
- Wood Hedgehog
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, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov 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, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Parasol Mushroom
- 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 season
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- 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, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov 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, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Field Mushroom
- 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 season
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in El Bierzo
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Moisture and temperature are subdued for now.
Typical woodland & habitat types in El Bierzo
Across 4 woodland samples in El Bierzo, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/4), coniferous forest (1/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 424 m and 1474 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 El Bierzo
Are there mushrooms in El Bierzo right now?
In El Bierzo, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in El Bierzo?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in El Bierzo in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Monday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in El Bierzo?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in El Bierzo appear mainly in these months: June, July, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in El Bierzo?
The analysed sites in El Bierzo fall into these elevation zones: hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in El Bierzo?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in El Bierzo: 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 El Bierzo?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in El Bierzo in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in El Bierzo, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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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.
Spanish poison control centre, 24h.
- Poison helpline +34 915 620 420
- Emergency 112
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.