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Mushrooms in Périgord: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Périgord: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in Périgord stays restrained for Honey Fungus (23/100). Conditions in the northeast are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. Over the period shown, conditions stay largely stable. Underlying sites sit between 73 and 384 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 23/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 16 Nov: Honey Fungus (51/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: PérigordHistorical 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 few
- Mar moderate
- Apr peak
- May moderate
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept few
- Oct many
- Nov moderate
- 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
- Wood Hedgehog
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
- 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- 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
- Sept season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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 Périgord
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Périgord
Across 6 woodland samples in Périgord, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (5/6) and mixed forest (1/6). Elevations between 73 m and 384 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 Périgord
Are there mushrooms in Périgord right now?
In Périgord, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Périgord?
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 Périgord right now?
The most promising species in Périgord right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Périgord 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 Périgord?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Périgord appear mainly in these months: March, April, May, August, October and November. Most finds fall in: April.
Which elevation zones are covered in Périgord?
The analysed sites in Périgord fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Périgord?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Périgord: 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 Périgord?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Périgord in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Périgord, 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.
ORFILA, national poison line, routes to nearest poison centre. 24h.
- Poison helpline +33 1 45 42 59 59
- Emergency 112 / 15
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.