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There's no suggestion that Strasbourg city centre is an idyllic birdwatching destination for anyone visiting on a given morning or afternoon, and day-trippers should come with fairly low expectations. However, for those able to put in the time and effort, it offers some of the finest and most diverse inner-city birding around.
Various factors make Strasbourg a popular venue for birds. These include: its location on a North-South migration route near the Rhine, between the Vosges and Black Forest mountain ranges; the surrounding water (the city centre being located on an island that also happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site); and the large number of church spires and derelict lofts.
Pigeons are obviously ubiquitous but are not limited to Rotsduif. Holenduif can be found nesting in unused chimneys and Houtduif are seen regularly. Zwarte Kraai are constantly heard marking out their territory and are occasionally joined by a Roek or two. Gulls are mostly Geelpootmeeuw and Kokmeeuw.
Ooievaar are perhaps Alsace's most iconic bird and are commonly seen over the city, largely thanks to the highly successful breeding programme at the nearby Parc de l'Orangerie. Other large birds that can be watched passing overhead - usually following a NE-SW route - are Wilde Eend, Aalscholver, Grote Canadese Gans, Nijlgans and Blauwe Reiger.
Raptors are surprisingly common. Slechtvalk can be spotted on the cathedral, where they have a nesting box. Sperwer and Torenvalk are regular urban hunters. Buizerd are often mobbed by crows. And both Rode Wouw and Zwarte Wouw can be seen high up during migration periods.
One species that's easy to find between late April and late July is the Gierzwaluw. They're particularly numerous between Place Kléber and Place Broglie.
Common passerines include Merel, which can be heard singing in the evening, Koolmees, Pimpelmees, Huismus and Zwarte Roodstaart, the latter of which nest here. There are also quite a lot of Groenling. Occasional sightings include Witte Kwikstaart, Roodborst, Grote Gele Kwikstaart, Putter and Tjiftjaf.
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Come to Strasbourg by any means: bus, train, tram, car... If you're driving, then the Opera car park on Place Broglie is quite useful for motorway access and for not getting caught up in the one-way system.