Gauja National Park
🇱🇻 Latvia
🐻 Brown Bear Denning at GaujaGauja National Park in northern Latvia protects a classic temperate forest landscape of mixed pine and oak, winding river valleys, limestone cliffs and open meadow patches. Trails wind through shady woodlands and along the Gauja River, offering a glimpse of the region’s natural mosaic.
57.277° N 25.021° E
Wildlife
⭐ Iconic Species
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Brown Bear
Ursus arctos
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Western Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
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European Common Frog
Rana temporaria
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Black Swan
Cygnus atratus
📊 Most Spotted
Great Tit
Parus major
Hooded Crow
Corvus cornix
Eurasian Magpie
Pica pica
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Eurasian Blackbird
Turdus merula
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleus
Common Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus collybita
European Herring Gull
Larus argentatus
Wood Pigeon
Columba palumbus
European Greenfinch
Chloris chloris
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
Eurasian Red Squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
Eurasian Beaver
Castor fiber
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Eurasian Moose
Alces alces
Pine Marten
Martes martes
Mainland Raccoon Dog
Nyctereutes procyonoides
Common Shrew
Sorex araneus
European Mole
Talpa europaea
Red Deer
Cervus elaphus
Brown Hare
Lepus europaeus
Brown Big-eared Bat
Plecotus auritus
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
Great Tit
Parus major
Hooded Crow
Corvus cornix
Eurasian Magpie
Pica pica
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Eurasian Blackbird
Turdus merula
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleus
Common Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus collybita
European Herring Gull
Larus argentatus
Wood Pigeon
Columba palumbus
European Greenfinch
Chloris chloris
Recent sightings in Gauja National Park
LIVEiNaturalistAnimal Events
1Brown Bear Denning Season
Bears emerge from hibernation or prepare for winter, creating opportunities for guided wildlife tracking tours in the dense forests.
3Roe Deer Rutting Season
Male roe deer engage in territorial displays and vocalizations, offering prime opportunities for wildlife photographers and observers.
2Amphibian Breeding Chorus
Thousands of frogs and toads gather in wetlands to breed, creating a loud, synchronized chorus at dawn and dusk.
Sighting Calendar
Average chance of spotting the park's most-spotted species, month by month
- 1Brown Bear Denning Season
- 2Amphibian Breeding Chorus
- 3Roe Deer Rutting Season
Sighting Zones
Warmer areas are where all species together are recorded most often.
Essentials
Climate
Quick answers
What animals can you see in Gauja National Park?
The most likely sightings are Great Tit (seen by about 90% of wildlife watchers), Hooded Crow (seen by about 90% of wildlife watchers), Eurasian Magpie (seen by about 70% of wildlife watchers), Eurasian Tree Sparrow (seen by about 70% of wildlife watchers), European Common Frog (seen by about 60% of wildlife watchers) — among 363 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.
When is the best time to visit Gauja 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 Brown Bear in Gauja National Park?
Yes — about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Brown Bear sighting in Gauja National Park, based on 4 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Western Roe Deer in Gauja National Park?
Yes — about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Western Roe Deer sighting in Gauja National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see European Common Frog in Gauja National Park?
Yes — about 60% of wildlife watchers report a European Common Frog sighting in Gauja National Park, based on 27 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Black Swan in Gauja National Park?
Yes — about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Black Swan sighting in Gauja National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Where Wildlife Score
How good is this park for seeing wildlife?Biodiversity
GoodHow rich is the wildlife?
Sighting
GoodHow likely to see animals?
Experience
Very goodHow easy and pleasant is the visit?
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