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Mushrooms in Killarney National Park: current outlook & forecast

Mushroom weather and foraging update in Killarney National Park: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.

Favourable

Honey Fungus

For Honey Fungus, chances in Killarney National Park are good at 61/100, worthwhile, though not evenly strong everywhere. Spatially, the northeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. After 4 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 24 to 250 metres and reflects common woodland heights.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 61/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (61/100). Falls clearly from 8 Nov.

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Historical 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).

  1. Jan hardly any
  2. Feb hardly any
  3. Mar hardly any
  4. Apr hardly any
  5. May hardly any
  6. Jun hardly any
  7. Jul few
  8. Aug hardly any
  9. Sept moderate
  10. Oct peak
  11. Nov few
  12. Dec hardly any

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:

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

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Horn of Plenty

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Wood Blewit

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug out of season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec season, rare here

Golden Chanterelle

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Penny Bun

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Saffron Milk Cap

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov out of season
  12. Dec out of season

Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.

Climate & soil moisture in Killarney National Park

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.

Typical woodland & habitat types in Killarney National Park

Across 3 woodland samples in Killarney National Park, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/3) and coniferous forest (1/3). Elevations between 24 m and 250 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 Killarney National Park

Are there mushrooms in Killarney National Park right now?

In Killarney National Park, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: favourable.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Killarney National Park?

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 Killarney National Park right now?

The most promising species in Killarney National Park right now: Honey Fungus (favourable), Horn of Plenty (moderate), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable).

In which months are mushrooms found in Killarney National Park?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in Killarney National Park appear mainly in these months: September and October. Most finds fall in: October.

Which elevation zones are covered in Killarney National Park?

The analysed sites in Killarney National Park fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.

Is there a daily mushroom report in Killarney National Park?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Killarney National Park: 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 Killarney National Park?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in Killarney National Park in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Killarney National Park, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.

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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.