Birds of South Park
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Rarely recorded
- Species
- ≈ 158 species Source, Species: Community observations: eBird and GBIF
- Best time
- April–May Source, Best time: Months with the most species, across all years of observations
- ≈ 158 species Source, Species: Community observations: eBird and GBIF
- April–May Source, Best time: Months with the most species, across all years of observations
- 1927 Source, Founded: From Wikidata
Birds in October
All birds
October
Within 10 km
About the park
On the left bank of the Pregolya, near South Station, South Park’s three artificial ponds are linked to the river by a single water-exchange system. Most of the park is open lawn, with trees planted in groups along paths, including chestnuts and willows. The lawns, tree groups and pond edges form the alternation of open ground and wooded spaces characteristic of its landscape-park design.
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The landscape park was established on 9 December 1841 by order of Frederick William IV. In the early 20th century, landscape architect Ernst Schneider designed the park beside the ramparts. The Friedland and Haberberg ravelins, with their water-filled moats, remain at its boundary. In 1927, a bathing place, boat station, diving tower and paths were laid out by the pond near Friedland Gate; the park administration now occupies the site. After the Second World War, the park was informally called Matrossky Park because warehouses in the neighbouring Haberberg ravelin were guarded by Baltic Fleet servicemen. The name South Park returned in 1957. A German deer sculpture and a pavilion at one of the ponds have survived, as has the foundation of the former East Prussian Hall, Germany’s first indoor ice stadium.
Birds recorded nearby include the Eurasian jackdaw, rock pigeon, Eurasian siskin, Eurasian coot and hooded crow.
When there are more birds
October — 29 species
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