2006 Mushroom Sightings in the Mid Hudson Region

June 20, 2007 John Boyle writes today to report that he picked enough early Chanterelles (Cantharellus cibarius) to cook a nice dinner for his wife

June 18, 2007 David Work found some Red Chanterelles, (Cantharellus cinnabarinus), today, in addition to a whole bunch of beautiful Ganoderma tsugae

July 29. 2006     Although the amount of mushrooms wasn't that plentiful; multiple varieties of  Chanterelles are  fruiting in spots. The foray area received between two and three inches of rain within the last two days but there was still less fruiting than was expected. A few Stinkhorns as well as relatively numerous Russulas, Lactarius, and Boletes were found. After the foray, a few pounds of medium sized Chanterelles were found in Saugerties.

July 18, 2006 -- Even with the lack of rain the foray was very productive. There were a few clumps of small Chanterelles of various species as well as False Chanterelles (Waxy Caps). Quite a number of "Blusher" (Amanita Rubescens) mushrooms poked up through the duff. Trumpets were found in a number of small clumps along the path. Some members were lucky enough to find quite a few specimens of the more delectable species of Bolete including the Bi Colored Bolete. Sullius was about the area as well as numerous coral and club fungi which usually prefer moister conditions. The day before the foray, Dave Work found about 20 lbs+ of Chaga, a very interesting medicinal mushroom on a Birch tree near Vernooykill Falls.

July 7, 2006 -- Numerous Chanterelles carpeting large areas of forested ground (Hemlock) between Saugerties and Woodstock. They are still too small to gather (caps the size of a dime) but if the weather is good they should provide twenty to thirty pounds a day within a week.

July 6, 2006 -- A nice clump of Black Trumpets found along pathway deep in forest in Saugerties. No Chanterelles of significance yet. Also an Amanita Phalloides in same area

2005 Mushroom Sightings in the Mid Hudson Region

October 31-- A nice clump of Oyster Mushrooms and a pleasant fruiting of "Hen of the Woods" in the warm, bright late fall woods. Numerous small puffballs were also all over the place in northern Ulster county.

October 20-26-- Numerous small puffballs (Lycoperdon), Brick Tops, and Honey Mushrooms in the area of northern Ulster county. Occasional fruitings of Amanita, and Galerina to beware of. There are a small number of Blewits hiding in the leaves along with occasional Russulas, believe it or not. Dave found a fresh young Chicken Mushroom (hope they don't transmit the avian flu !) making a very late appearance. The Meadow Mushrooms, Shaggy Manes, and Giant Puffballs, which were all over just a few weeks ago, may be on the decline.

July 21st--John Boyle reports much activity this week.
his favorite milky, Lactarius hygrophoroides ... [var hygrophoroides] has started fruiting in quantity in Columbia County.  He found some Boletus edulis ... and also quite a few B. frostii for those who like its flavor and can safely ID it. Good sized fruitings of Black Trumpets and Amanita jacksonii (caesar's amanita) have also popped up. (extreme care or abstinence recommended with those amanita!) George Dagis also reports Boletus edulis and lots of Chanterelles as well as Lobster mushrooms....

July 20th--Besides getting a bagful of Chanterelles from peoples front yards in the Saugerties area, David also encountered some beautiful fruitings of Jack-o-lanterns (Omphalotus olearius). Those new to foraging would be advised to learn to ID this very poisonous mushroom which is sometimes confused for chanterelles by beginners (Jack-o-Lantern photo at left)

July 11th--Our weekday Lobster Mushroom Ramble in Hurley Yielded a lot of different varieties...There were lots of Lobster mushrooms, very tiny Cantharellus lateritius as well as C. xanthopus, cinnabarinus and cibarius. Scarlet cups were in abundance, as were many varieties of Lactarii and Russulii. Some folks took home scaber stalks to try at home. We found the unusual Gilled Bolete, which gave people a good opportunity. To Dina's excitement, Mickey found an enormous multilobed Ganoderma tsugae (medicinally significant). There were many more than we can list here....

May 10th, things are really dry! The imminent huge fruiting seems to be holding on in our area. David Work found a Gyromitra esculenta today.

May 9th,  George Dagis reports finding a dozen beautiful mature yellow morels not far from where we had our walk yesterday

May 8th, Our First Morel Walk yielded maybe 20 or 30 mixed morels between everyone. Obviously the 1st day for the area. There was also much Dryad Saddle, and a Helvella.....David Work reports finding 30 medium sized yellow morels in High Falls today as well as an Urnula craterium...

May 5, Meg Dunne reports 2 Yellow Morels in Southern Ulster County

April 28th    Bill Bakaitis reports finding Black Morels, Morchella elata group, in three locations ranging from Southern Dutchess county to Poughkeepsie, as well as Gyromitra fastigiata.  Bill says that, "...All early signs bode well for a good season: ample moisture last summer, a warm spell to induce the primordials to assemble, timely and copious spring rain to induce fruiting and the promise of weeks of cool rainy weather." John Boyle reports finding Gyromitra korfii up his way as well...

April 25th    Cynthia brought some Pine Cone Tooth, Auriscalpium vulgare, to our evening meeting as well as some Mica Caps, Coprinus micaceus