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Observation

Experience nature with our feathered friends

Birds are easier to observe than many other wild animals. Here, we provide the most important information for a successful nature encounter.

Where to observe birds

Birds at the feeder

Watching winter visitors as they feed

Garden feeders are a great way to watch birds and offer fantastic opportunities to discover wildlife up close. However, they are no substitute for natural habitats. The best way to help birds in winter is to...

Birds in the garden

Experience biodiversity in your own garden

Birds are not only found in woods, fields, meadows and mountains. Many species can be observed in your own back garden. As a rule, the greater the variety of structures in your garden, the more species it wi...

Birds in urban areas

Discover birdlife on your doorstep

Birds are not only found in woods, fields, meadows and mountains. Many species also dwell in the heart of cities and towns. As a rule, the more diverse the environment, the greater the number of species. Whe...

Commonly sighted bird species

Red Kite

Mute Swan

Great Tit

White Stork

Grey Heron

Common Woodpigeon

Eurasian Magpie

White Wagtail

Black-headed Gull

Mallard

Carrion Crow

Eurasian Blackbird

Eurasian Blue Tit

Yellow-legged Gull

Great Cormorant

Rook

House Sparrow

Great Crested Grebe

Eurasian Buzzard

European Robin

Additional Bird species

Birdsong

Bird calls in different habitats

Birds vocalise to proclaim their territory and attract mates. That’s why birdsong is particularly pronounced in spring. Some birds, such as the great tit and the robin, sing all year round. Other birds, such as the swift, have no song as such, but they are nevertheless very vocal.

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Bird Migration

Spring migration

The return of migratory birds

Migratory birds are the heralds of spring. Each species follows a clear schedule when returning from its winter quarters. Common Starling and White Wagtail announce the early days of spring, while Common Swi...

Autumn migration

The departure of the migratory birds

In late summer, birds start preparing for the winter season. While some of them change their diet and spend the winter in their breeding grounds, others build up large energy reserves and head south.

Forecast of bird migration

Predicting bird migration using meteorological data

Most birds migrate at night, invisible from the ground. The number of birds in the air can change a lot from night to night, mostly depending on the weather. Birds avoid flying in rain or strong winds, but w...