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Mushrooms in the Wicklow Mountains: current outlook & forecast

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

Favourable

Honey Fungus

In the Wicklow Mountains, prospects for Honey Fungus are good right now, the lead score sits at 61 out of 100. Spatially, the northeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. After 5 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 141 to 237 metres and reflects common woodland heights.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 61/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 5 Nov: Honey Fungus (61/100). Falls clearly from 7 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 few
  3. Mar few
  4. Apr few
  5. May few
  6. Jun few
  7. Jul few
  8. Aug few
  9. Sept many
  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, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  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
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Wood Blewit

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

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, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  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, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  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, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  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 Wicklow Mountains

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Wicklow Mountains

Across 3 woodland samples in the Wicklow Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (2/3) and mixed forest (1/3). Elevations between 141 m and 237 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 Wicklow Mountains

Are there mushrooms in the Wicklow Mountains right now?

In the Wicklow Mountains, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: favourable.

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

The most promising species in the Wicklow Mountains right now: Honey Fungus (favourable), Horn of Plenty (moderate), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable).

Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Wicklow 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 Wicklow Mountains?

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

Which elevation zones are covered in the Wicklow Mountains?

The analysed sites in the Wicklow Mountains fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Wicklow Mountains?

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

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Wicklow Mountains in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Wicklow 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.