Garden birds;
Credit: natur&ëmwelt
According to natur&ëmwelt Asbl, 300+ volunteers took part in our annual winter bird census this year; as in the previous year, the most observed species was the Great Tit, seen in 89% of gardens.
More than 10,000 birds counted
On 24, 25 and 26 January 2025, Luxembourg residents were once again invited to spend an hour observing birds in their environment. A total of 10,091 birds were reported, an average of around 31 birds per observation point.
Top 5 most observed species
The graph below shows the five most frequently observed species this winter, as well as the average number of individuals per garden.
The Great Tit retained its first place; it was seen in 85% of Luxembourg gardens during the census weekend, making it the most widespread species. It was closely followed by the blue tit, observed in 81.2% of gardens, then by the blackbird with a presence rate of 80.9%.
Other frequently encountered species include the robin (71%) and the house sparrow (68%).
Surprise of the year
The starling, known for its sociable nature, was generally the most observed bird this year, dethroning the house sparrow in this category.
Random draw among participants
At the end of the operation, ten winners were drawn at random among the participants and will be informed shortly.
The winter bird census provides valuable data on birdlife in Luxembourg. natur&ëmwelt thanked all participants for their commitment and contribution to this collection of information
