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Mushrooms in the High Tatras: current outlook & forecast

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

Unfavourable

Penny Bun

In the High Tatras, there are hardly any meaningful prospects right now, even Penny Bun stays weak. Spatially the picture is even: hardly any part of the region stands out. After 14 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 1050 to 1409 metres and reflects common woodland heights.

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Which species look strong right now?

Recent days and outlook

5 Nov · 0/100 · Penny Bun

Best day: 14 Nov (54/100). 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 moderate
  6. Jun moderate
  7. Jul moderate
  8. Aug many
  9. Sept peak
  10. Oct few
  11. Nov hardly any
  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.

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
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season, rare here
  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
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season, rare here
  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, 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 High Tatras

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Moisture and temperature are subdued for now.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the High Tatras

Across 4 woodland samples in the High Tatras, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (4/4). Elevations between 1050 m and 1409 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 High Tatras

Are there mushrooms in the High Tatras right now?

In the High Tatras, the current assessment for Penny Bun is: unfavourable.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the High Tatras?

General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.

Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the High Tatras in the coming days?

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

In which months are mushrooms found in the High Tatras?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the High Tatras appear mainly in these months: May, June, July, August and September. Most finds fall in: September.

Which elevation zones are covered in the High Tatras?

The analysed sites in the High Tatras fall into these elevation zones: high mountains.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the High Tatras?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the High Tatras: 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 High Tatras?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the High Tatras in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the High Tatras, 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.