Nature Calendar: What kind of blueberry and cloudberry summer is coming?

Estonia's nature calendar observers are watching the signs of the season, with lilac trees in full bloom acting as a magnet for locals. The question on many foragers' minds is what this summer will bring for wild berries like blueberries and cloudberries.

As lilac bushes quietly finish their bloom across Estonia, nature enthusiasts are already turning their attention to the coming berry season. The fragrant lilac has drawn admirers all week, described as irresistible to both young and old alike — a scent magnet and a symbol of summer joy.

For those who follow Estonia's nature calendar closely, the transition from flowering trees to berry-picking season is one of the most anticipated shifts of the year. Blueberries and cloudberries are among the most beloved wild berries in Estonia, and each summer brings its own character depending on rainfall, temperature, and the timing of spring.

Whether this season will be a bumper crop or a lean one remains to be seen, but early signs from the natural world are being watched carefully by foragers, nature lovers, and rural communities across the country.