Foraging calendar · winter
Mushrooms in January: what to forage in the forest
Winter fungi on wood and birds at the feeder
Edible mushrooms in January
2 species from the atlas.
Seasonal jobs for January
- Look for winter mushrooms on the trunks of broadleaved trees (willows, poplars) during frost-free spells: velvet shank, oyster mushroom, jelly ear.
- If you feed birds, keep doing it consistently until the end of winter. Offer fresh, dry food (sunflower seeds, grain, nuts, fruit, linseed, lard) without salt. Do not give bread or food scraps. Clean the feeder regularly and hang it at least 1.2 m above the ground (General Directorate for Environmental Protection, GDOŚ).
- Give food to waterbirds (swans, ducks) only when the weather limits their natural food. Feeding them all year round can weaken their migration instinct (GDOŚ).
- Check your stores: keep dried mushrooms and herbs in airtight, dry containers.
Frequently asked questions
Are there mushrooms in January?
Yes. In January the species that usually fruit include: Jelly ear, Oyster mushroom. How many you will find depends on rain and temperature over the past few weeks – check today's mushroom forecast.