Updated on
Mushrooms on Saaremaa: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update on Saaremaa: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook on Saaremaa stays restrained for Honey Fungus (18/100). Spatially, the northwest leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. Little changes over time: values remain weak throughout. The sample sits around 21 metres in common foraging heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 18/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (18/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
Mushroom alert: Saaremaa
Get a notification when prospects in this region rise clearly.
Enable mushroom alert: SaaremaaHistorical 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 hardly any
- Mar hardly any
- Apr hardly any
- May hardly any
- Jun few
- Jul peak
- Aug peak
- Sept few
- Oct few
- Nov hardly any
- Dec hardly any
- 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:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Yellow Morel
- Parasol Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- 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
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- 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 out of season
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec season, rare here
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
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Nov out of 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
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture on Saaremaa
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types on Saaremaa
Across 4 woodland samples on Saaremaa, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (2/4), broad-leaved forest (1/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 12 m and 36 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 on Saaremaa
Are there mushrooms on Saaremaa right now?
On Saaremaa, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms on Saaremaa?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
In which months are mushrooms found on Saaremaa?
According to reported finds, mushrooms on Saaremaa appear mainly in these months: January, July and August. Most finds fall in: July and August.
Which elevation zones are covered on Saaremaa?
The analysed sites on Saaremaa fall into these elevation zones: lowlands.
Is there a daily mushroom report on Saaremaa?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report on Saaremaa: 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 on Saaremaa?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots on Saaremaa in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches on Saaremaa, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Nearby regions
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.
Poison information centre, 24h, free. From abroad: +372 7943 794.
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.