It’s here! – Birds in Berlin: The Guidebook
Berlin: A City of Surprises for Birdwatchers
Berlin is home to a wonderfully diverse population of birds that are easily accessed by resident and tourist alike. The city’s large and plentiful parks and waterways combined with its low density and history of abandoned spaces make it a suitable habitat for many species that aren’t often seen in an urban environment.
Grey Heron fishing on the Spree near Schloss Bellevue
Even a short visit to one of the city’s major parks or waterways will be worthwhile for both novice and experienced birdwatchers. Goshawks and Skylarks breed in the city’s most popular parks, Nightingales serenade passersby along the Spree, and careful observers can find Icterine Warblers, Redstarts, and other summer visitors with just a short turn off the beaten path. And the best part is that you’re likely to be near a great Biergarten when you’re done!
Nightingale in the Tiergarten
Using this Site
For recommendations on where to go to for the best bird watching in the city please see the birding sites page. I’ve listed my favorite websites, books and tools for urban birding in the resources section. And check out my blog for posts on individual birds and my bird watching experiences in the city.
Icterine Warbler on the campus of the Technische Universität
Please send me a note using the form below if you’ve spotted something interesting, or have any questions or suggestions for resources on the site.
Happy birding!
Northern Goshawk in the Tiergarten
Could you help ID 2 birds I saw in Berlin recently? One was like the US Chickadee (perhaps a Tit?) and the other was pale brownish with a light reddish face and throat, about the size of a US Bluebird. Both were in brushy small trees at our hotel not far from the Olympic stadium. Thanks!
Hi Stuart!
For your second bird, was it this guy? http://www.oiseaux.net/oiseaux/rougegorge.familier.html
Cheers,
Camille
The first would be a big tit (don’t google it) and the second one a robin, I would guess
hello, im am going to berlin in 2 weeks, and i really love the way a hooded crow looks. is it a common bird in berlin or is it rare to see one? also, are northern goshawks really that common in the park or not? thanks in advance 😀
They are very common
Kittiwakes have been in Berlin since January but suddenly I don’t see them any more?
Dear Reader , I am looking for some HELP due to limited contact and my local reserve being closed due to the corona virus I am unable to see my winged friends, that is where you come in I am wondering if you could possibly post me some info on the birds of your area, sorry I am old school all I can do is ask if possible my address is DAN GIBBONS 3350 WEST HILLSBOROUGH AV APT 715 TAMPA FL 33614 USA