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Mushrooms in the Pirin Mountains: current outlook & forecast

Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Pirin Mountains: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.

Moderate

Honey Fungus

The outlook in the Pirin Mountains is mixed for Honey Fungus (47/100), cautious rather than euphoric. Conditions in the northeast are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. From 12 Nov onward, values are likely to ease clearly. Underlying sites sit between 464 and 1137 metres, spread across the region.

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Which species look strong right now?

Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 47/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 12 Nov: Honey Fungus (57/100). Falls clearly from 15 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 few
  7. Jul peak
  8. Aug few
  9. Sept hardly any
  10. Oct hardly any
  11. Nov hardly any
  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
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  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, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  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
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

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

Climate & soil moisture in the Pirin Mountains

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Pirin Mountains

Across 4 woodland samples in the Pirin Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (2/4), broad-leaved forest (1/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 464 m and 1137 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 Pirin Mountains

Are there mushrooms in the Pirin Mountains right now?

In the Pirin Mountains, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Pirin Mountains?

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 the Pirin Mountains right now?

The most promising species in the Pirin Mountains right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).

Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Pirin Mountains in the coming days?

The best day of the outlook is expected to be Thursday. Assessment for that day: favourable.

In which months are mushrooms found in the Pirin Mountains?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Pirin Mountains appear mainly in these months: July. Most finds fall in: July.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Pirin Mountains?

The analysed sites in the Pirin Mountains fall into these elevation zones: hill country, low mountains and high mountains.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Pirin Mountains?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Pirin Mountains: 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 Pirin Mountains?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Pirin Mountains in view

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

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If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.

National toxicology centre Pirogov Hospital.

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