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Original posted by kyshum at 31/05/2011 21:16 
Hi tomatofamily, sorry that cannot give you any advise about Germany as I don't have any experience.
I had done one homework (maybe stupid) before I go and you may consider to do that.
I had scanne ...
Hi Tomatofamily,
Hard to see birds in forests in Europe, I am afraid. And if you are not familiar with the songs (it may be a bit late for that), you will have even more problems. In Germany, and actually in most colder climates, I would suggest you try to concentrate to the relatively open areas around streams or ponds. You shall see some common species (tits, thrushes, blackbirds and finches), kingfishers, woodpeckers (if lucky), sparrowhawks (if very lucky), and if the reedbeds are large enough, some warblers, may be hobbies and marsh harriers. In lakes, you can see terns, grebes and ducks.
Summer is not a very good season for birding in Europe, apart if you know breeding sites.
Hope this helps
