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Animals of Romania’s gardens and parks

Romania’s gardens and parks provide food and shelter for birds, squirrels, bats and many insects. Trees, shrubs, flowers and patches of bare soil create varied surroundings even close to houses and apartment buildings.

Not every animal occurs in every green space. A park with old trees offers different conditions from a small yard, an orchard or closely mown lawn. Connections with other gardens, forests or waterways matter too.

Which animals can you see near homes?

  • Birds: sparrows, blackbirds, crows and feral domestic pigeons are familiar sights. Some woodpeckers use parks with mature trees.
  • Mammals: squirrels find food and nesting places in trees; local bats may hunt insects above vegetation.
  • Flower-visiting insects: bees, bumblebees, butterflies and hoverflies may use gardens in bloom.
  • Less conspicuous animals: moles dig underground, while earwigs and some moths become easier to spot in the evening.

Food and seasonal visitors

Blackbirds search for invertebrates on the ground and also eat fruit. Aphids feed on plant sap, while aphid-eating ladybirds and larvae of some hoverflies may capture them. A garden supports both plant-eating animals and their predators.

Swallows, hoopoes and nightingales are warm-season visitors. Other birds, such as house sparrows, can also be seen in winter. In some parks, tawny owls use hollow trees for shelter and nesting.

How does a varied green space help?

Flowers, hedges and mature trees offer resources in different places. Fruit, seeds and invertebrates support animals with varied diets, while dense vegetation may provide refuge.

Watching from a distance and keeping quiet near nests reduce disturbance. We can learn a lot about wild animals by simply watching them.

Frequently asked questions

  • Which animals can be seen in Romania’s parks? Sparrows, blackbirds, crows, squirrels and various insects are examples. Parks with mature trees may also shelter woodpeckers, owls or bats.
  • Do swallows stay in Romanian gardens during winter? Usually not. Local swallows migrate and leave during the cold season.
  • Do all garden insects harm plants? No. Some pollinate, others capture prey or break down organic remains. Their role depends on species and life stage.