Bavarian Forest National Park
🇩🇪 Germany
🐆 Lynx Country in the Bohemian ForestBavarian Forest National Park sits in the low mountain range of southeastern Germany, forming a continuous stretch of temperate forest that borders the Czech Republic. The park preserves primeval woodlands, sandstone outcrops and clear streams, creating a mosaic of habitats that differ from the alpine scenery of nearby national parks.
49.100° N 12.854° E
Wildlife
⭐ Iconic Species
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Western Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
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Eurasian Lynx
Lynx lynx
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Eurasian Beaver
Castor fiber
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Common Buzzard
Buteo buteo
📊 Most Spotted
Eurasian Blackbird
Turdus merula
Great Tit
Parus major
Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleus
Chaffinch
Fringilla coelebs
Common Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus collybita
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Carrion Crow
Corvus corone
European Robin
Erithacus rubecula
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos major
Eurasian Wren
Troglodytes troglodytes
Wood Pigeon
Columba palumbus
European Toad
Bufo bufo
⭐ Iconic Species
★ Western Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
★ Eurasian Lynx
Lynx lynx
★ Eurasian Beaver
Castor fiber
📊 Most Spotted
Brown Hare
Lepus europaeus
Eurasian Red Squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
Common Hedgehog
Erinaceus europaeus
European Mole
Talpa europaea
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Coypu
Myocastor coypus
Red Deer
Cervus elaphus
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
Pine Marten
Martes martes
Stone Marten
Martes foina
European Badger
Meles meles
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
Eurasian Blackbird
Turdus merula
Great Tit
Parus major
Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleus
Chaffinch
Fringilla coelebs
Common Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus collybita
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Carrion Crow
Corvus corone
European Robin
Erithacus rubecula
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos major
Eurasian Wren
Troglodytes troglodytes
Wood Pigeon
Columba palumbus
Blackcap
Sylvia atricapilla
📊 Most Spotted
Slow Worm
Anguis fragilis
Common Wall Lizard
Podarcis muralis
Sand Lizard
Lacerta agilis
Viviparous Lizard
Zootoca vivipara
grass snake
Natrix natrix
Adder
Vipera berus
Smooth Snake
Coronella austriaca
Green Lizard
Lacerta viridis
Aesculapian Snake
Zamenis longissimus
Tessellated Water Snake
Natrix tessellata
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
📊 Most Spotted
European Toad
Bufo bufo
European Common Frog
Rana temporaria
Fire Salamander
Salamandra salamandra
Yellow-bellied Toad
Bombina variegata
Agile Frog
Rana dalmatina
Alpine Newt
Ichthyosaura alpestris
European Tree Frog
Hyla arborea
Smooth Newt
Lissotriton vulgaris
Moor Frog
Rana arvalis
Marsh Frog
Pelophylax ridibundus
Pool Frog
Pelophylax lessonae
Green Toad
Bufotes viridis
Recent sightings in Bavarian Forest National Park
LIVEiNaturalistAnimal Events
1Spring Bird Migration
Thousands of migratory birds pass through the park, boosting bird activity and sightings.
2Summer Amphibian Breeding
Amphibians gather in ponds to breed, making them highly visible and audible.
3Autumn Mammal Rut
Deer and predators become more active during the rut, increasing chances to spot them.
Sighting Calendar
Average chance of spotting the park's most-spotted species, month by month
- 1Spring Bird Migration
- 2Summer Amphibian Breeding
- 3Autumn Mammal Rut
Sighting Zones
Warmer areas are where all species together are recorded most often.
Essentials
Climate
What visitors saw
Quick answers
What animals can you see in Bavarian Forest National Park?
The most likely sightings are Eurasian Blackbird (seen by about 80% of wildlife watchers), Great Tit (seen by about 70% of wildlife watchers), Blue Tit (seen by about 60% of wildlife watchers), Chaffinch (seen by about 60% of wildlife watchers), Common Chiffchaff (seen by about 60% of wildlife watchers) — among 487 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.
When is the best time to visit Bavarian Forest National Park for wildlife?
April has the highest combined sighting rate for the park's top species in our month-by-month GBIF data. The full sighting calendar on this page shows each species' best months.
Can you see Western Roe Deer in Bavarian Forest National Park?
Yes — about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Western Roe Deer sighting in Bavarian Forest National Park, based on 155 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Eurasian Lynx in Bavarian Forest National Park?
It's possible but not guaranteed: about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Eurasian Lynx sighting in Bavarian Forest National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. Sightings take luck and time in the field.
Can you see Eurasian Beaver in Bavarian Forest National Park?
Yes — about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Eurasian Beaver sighting in Bavarian Forest National Park, based on 140 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Common Buzzard in Bavarian Forest National Park?
Yes — about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Common Buzzard sighting in Bavarian Forest National Park, based on 749 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Where Wildlife Score
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Sighting
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Experience
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