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Mushrooms in the Rila Mountains: current outlook & forecast

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

Moderate

Honey Fungus

Modest starting point in the Rila Mountains: Honey Fungus reaches 45/100 without a clear peak. Conditions in the northeast are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. From 13 Nov onward, values are likely to ease clearly. Underlying sites sit between 831 and 1570 metres, spread across the region.

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Which species look strong right now?

Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 45/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 13 Nov: Honey Fungus (52/100). Falls clearly from 14 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 moderate
  5. May few
  6. Jun few
  7. Jul peak
  8. Aug moderate
  9. Sept moderate
  10. Oct moderate
  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
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Parasol Mushroom

  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 season
  8. Aug season
  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
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  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 Rila Mountains

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Rila Mountains

Across 4 woodland samples in the Rila Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/4) and coniferous forest (1/4). Elevations between 831 m and 1570 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 Rila Mountains

Are there mushrooms in the Rila Mountains right now?

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

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Rila 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 Rila Mountains right now?

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

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

The best day of the outlook is expected to be Friday. Assessment for that day: moderate.

In which months are mushrooms found in the Rila Mountains?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Rila Mountains appear mainly in these months: April, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: July.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Rila Mountains?

The analysed sites in the Rila Mountains fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Rila Mountains?

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

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Rila Mountains in view

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

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Poison helpline and mushroom advice

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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.