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Mushrooms in the Basque Country: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Basque Country: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Little currently supports rich trips for Honey Fungus in the Basque Country: only 14 out of 100. Conditions in the northwest are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. Values are likely to keep rising through 16 Nov. Underlying sites sit between 415 and 1086 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 14/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 16 Nov: Honey Fungus (45/100). Rises clearly through 16 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Basque CountryHistorical 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 moderate
- Mar moderate
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec many
- 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:
- Wood Hedgehog
- Parasol Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Field Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
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
- 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
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- 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 the Basque Country
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Very high
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Basque Country
Across 6 woodland samples in the Basque Country, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (4/6) and coniferous forest (2/6). Elevations between 415 m and 1086 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 the Basque Country
Are there mushrooms in the Basque Country right now?
In the Basque Country, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Basque Country?
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 the Basque Country in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Monday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Basque Country?
The analysed sites in the Basque Country fall into these elevation zones: hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Basque Country?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Basque Country: 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 the Basque Country?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Basque Country in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Basque Country, 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.