Birds of Saint Petersburg

Federal city · Russia

Saint Petersburg: 243 bird species have been recorded nearby throughout the year, 154 species in October.

In October, the most expected birds are: european herring gull, mallard and hooded crow. Near water, these stand out: mallard and european herring gull. Rare visitors in the observation data - lesser spotted eagle, caspian tern and pink-footed goose.

The best month for birdwatching is May.

Who lives here

243 species
  • Songbirds 89
  • Waterbirds 93
  • Other 35
  • Raptors 26

When there are more birds

October — 154 species

  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

Birds in October

European Herring Gull

European Herring Gull

Waterbird
Mallard

Mallard

Waterbird
Hooded Crow

Hooded Crow

Eurasian Coot

Eurasian Coot

Waterbird
Eurasian Jackdaw

Eurasian Jackdaw

Rock Pigeon

Rock Pigeon

Great Cormorant

Great Cormorant

Waterbird
Eurasian Siskin

Eurasian Siskin

Songbird
House Sparrow

House Sparrow

Songbird
Great Tit

Great Tit

Songbird
European Starling

European Starling

Songbird
Greater White-fronted Goose

Greater White-fronted Goose

Waterbird

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Parks and reserves nearby

Many birds live in nearby parks and reserves.

Nearby places