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Mushrooms in the Strandzha Mountains: current outlook & forecast

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

Moderate

Honey Fungus

If you plan a trip in the Strandzha Mountains, keep expectations for Honey Fungus measured: 46 out of 100. Spatially the picture is even: hardly any part of the region stands out. After 11 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 322 to 495 metres and reflects common woodland heights.

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Which species look strong right now?

Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 46/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 11 Nov: Honey Fungus (55/100). 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 few
  2. Feb hardly any
  3. Mar few
  4. Apr hardly any
  5. May few
  6. Jun few
  7. Jul moderate
  8. Aug few
  9. Sept hardly any
  10. Oct peak
  11. Nov few
  12. Dec few

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
  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
  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, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  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, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

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
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Yellow Morel

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr season, rare here
  5. May season, rare here
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug out of season
  9. Sept out of season
  10. Oct out of 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 the Strandzha Mountains

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Strandzha Mountains

Across 4 woodland samples in the Strandzha Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/4), coniferous forest (1/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 322 m and 495 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 Strandzha Mountains

Are there mushrooms in the Strandzha Mountains right now?

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

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

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

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

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

In which months are mushrooms found in the Strandzha Mountains?

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

Which elevation zones are covered in the Strandzha Mountains?

The analysed sites in the Strandzha Mountains fall into these elevation zones: hill country.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Strandzha Mountains?

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

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Strandzha Mountains in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Strandzha Mountains, 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.