Description
The Porslahti communal gardens attract a variety of bird species in spring, summer and autumn. The regular Домовый воробей , Большая синица and Полевой воробей are common birds in the gardens but it's also easy to come across birds like Пеночка-весничка , Теньковка , Серая славка , Славка-мельничек , Зарянка, Крапивник and Черноголовый щегол. Especially in late summer. Обыкновенная горихвостка , Луговой чекан and Варакушка have also been seen in the gardens during late summer and early autumn. Due to the high amount of small birds in the area, it's also possible to spot Перепелятник and Тетеревятник hunting in the area.
The small foresty area next to the gardens can also surprise birders positively. In autumn and winter time, the forest can attract berry eating birds like Снегирь , Рябинник and Черный дрозд. Желтоголовый королёк likes to hunt for insects in the coniferous trees throughout the year and Седой дятел, Обыкновенная пищуха and Ополовник have been seen in the area as well.
As an added bonus, the gardens themselves are also lovely to look at when flowers are in full bloom and vegetables start to grow. Please be mindful when visiting and photographing to not disturb the gardeners too much to make birders welcome in the future too. While the paths around the gardens are public space the gardens themselves are off limits and should not be entered.
Details
Access
There is a parking place close to the gardens. It is also possible to cycle and walk in the area. Walking is the best way to explore the gardens.


