Cévennes National Park

Q: What animals can you see in Cévennes National Park?

The most likely sightings are Chaffinch (seen by 70–80% of wildlife watchers), Great Tit (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Common Wall Lizard (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Eurasian Blackbird (seen by 50–60% of wildlife watchers), Western Green Lizard (seen by 50–60% of wildlife watchers) — among 515 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.

Q: When is the best time to visit Cévennes National Park for wildlife?

May 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.

Q: Can you see Griffon Vulture in Cévennes National Park?

Yes — about 52% of wildlife watchers report a Griffon Vulture sighting in Cévennes National Park, based on 168 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Q: Can you see Western Roe Deer in Cévennes National Park?

Yes — about 28% of wildlife watchers report a Western Roe Deer sighting in Cévennes National Park, based on 74 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Q: Can you see Common Wall Lizard in Cévennes National Park?

Yes — about 62% of wildlife watchers report a Common Wall Lizard sighting in Cévennes National Park, based on 359 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

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🦅 Griffon Vultures Over the Gorges

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Western Europe, France 515 spp. recorded

Cévennes National Park lies in the heart of south‑central France, straddling the Massif Central and the Mediterranean foothills. Its rugged limestone ridges, deep valleys and patches of Mediterranean scrub create a mosaic of oak, pine and rocky outcrops that feels distinct from the neighboring Atlantic‑influenced reserves.

44.245° N 3.666° E

Wildlife

⭐ Iconic Species

Gyps fulvus

Capreolus capreolus

Podarcis muralis

📊 Most Spotted

Fringilla coelebs

Parus major

Turdus merula

Lacerta bilineata

Corvus corone

Erithacus rubecula

Sylvia atricapilla

Bufo spinosus

Cyanistes caeruleus

Columba palumbus

Natrix maura

Salamandra salamandra

40–50% · Likely

⭐ Iconic Species

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Capreolus capreolus

20–30% · Possible

📊 Most Spotted

Sus scrofa

Vulpes vulpes

Castor fiber

Equus przewalskii

Genetta genetta

Meles meles

Lutra lutra

Martes foina

Rhinolophus hipposideros

Cervus elaphus

Sciurus vulgaris

Myocastor coypus

⭐ Iconic Species

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Gyps fulvus

50–60% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Fringilla coelebs

Parus major

Turdus merula

Corvus corone

Erithacus rubecula

Sylvia atricapilla

Cyanistes caeruleus

Columba palumbus

Phoenicurus ochruros

Garrulus glandarius

Ptyonoprogne rupestris

30–40% · Possible

Apus apus

30–40% · Possible

⭐ Iconic Species

★

LC Endemic

Podarcis muralis

60–70% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Lacerta bilineata

Natrix maura

Podarcis liolepis

Anguis fragilis

Tarentola mauritanica

20–30% · Possible

Zamenis longissimus

20–30% · Possible

Malpolon monspessulanus

Timon lepidus

Natrix helvetica

Hierophis viridiflavus

10–20% · With luck

Vipera aspis

10–20% · With luck

Coronella girondica

10–20% · With luck

📊 Most Spotted

Bufo spinosus

50–60% · Likely

🐸 No photo available

VU Endemic

Salamandra salamandra

40–50% · Likely

Rana temporaria

30–40% · Possible

Hyla meridionalis

20–30% · Possible

Lissotriton helveticus

Alytes obstetricans

Pelodytes punctatus

Epidalea calamita

Pelobates cultripes

Pelophylax ridibundus

5–10% · With luck

Triturus marmoratus

Insufficient data

Ichthyosaura alpestris

Insufficient data

Animal Events

🐦

Griffon Vulture Nesting Season

FebMarAprMay

Thousands of Griffon Vultures gather to nest and rear chicks on rocky cliffs, creating dramatic aerial displays and communal roosts visible from key viewpoints.

Gyps fulvus

50–60% · Likely

🐸

Fire Salamander Breeding

FebMarAprOctNov

After rains, Fire Salamanders emerge to breed in clear, cold streams, their striking black-and-yellow patterns visible along forest paths and watercourses.

🐸 No photo available

VU Endemic

Salamandra salamandra

40–50% · Likely

🦌

Autumn Bat Migration

SepOctNov

Bats such as Lesser Horseshoe and Common Pipistrelle migrate and forage intensively before hibernation, with echolocation calls audible at dusk and swarms of insects attracting night hunters.

Pipistrellus pipistrellus

5–10% · With luck

Rhinolophus hipposideros

20–30% · With luck

Sighting Calendar

Chance of spotting each species, month by month

Species Total

40–50

50–60

40–50

50–60

40–50

50–60

40–50

Griffon Vulture

50–60

70–80

50–60

40–50

50–60

40–50

50–60

40–50

50–60

Western Roe Deer

20–30

40–50

30–40

10–20

20–30

30–40

20–30

30–40

Common Wall Lizard

30–40

40–50

50–60

60–70

70–80

60–70

70–80

30–40

50–60

40–50

Chaffinch

60–70

70–80

80–90

70–80

60–70

50–60

70–80

60–70

80–90

Great Tit

60–70

70–80

80–90

70–80

40–50

50–60

70–80

60–70

70–80

60–70

Eurasian Blackbird

60–70

70–80

60–70

70–80

50–60

30–40

50–60

40–50

60–70

50–60

Western Green Lizard

5–10

40–50

60–70

50–60

40–50

5–10

20–30

Carrion Crow

40–50

60–70

40–50

50–60

30–40

50–60

40–50

European Robin

50–60

60–70

40–50

60–70

40–50

30–40

40–50

70–80

50–60

Blackcap

40–50

30–40

50–60

60–70

40–50

30–40

Giant Toad

10–20

20–30

40–50

50–60

60–70

40–50

50–60

30–40

20–30

5–10

Blue Tit

50–60

40–50

50–60

60–70

50–60

20–30

30–40

50–60

40–50

70–80

50–60

Wood Pigeon

40–50

30–40

40–50

50–60

60–70

30–40

40–50

30–40

Viperine Snake

5–10

20–30

40–50

50–60

40–50

30–40

40–50

10–20

5–10

Fire Salamander

30–40

50–60

30–40

20–30

60–70

70–80

30–40

Animal Events

🐦 Griffon Vulture Nesting Season

🐸 Fire Salamander Breeding

🦌 Autumn Bat Migration

Sighting Zones

Warm areas are where all species together are recorded most, so they track where people go as much as where animals are. For one species, see the map on its own page.

0.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Good

🦅 Griffon Vultures Over the Gorges

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Biodiversity

Good

How rich is the wildlife?

4.3 Global avg

4.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Species by taxon

🦅 Birds

358

🐒 Mammals

100

🦎 Reptiles

🐸 Amphibians

515 Total Species

850 Global average across 296 parks

31 Threatened 13 Endemic

🔭

Sighting

Good

How likely to see animals?

3.6 Global avg

2.9 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

🎯

Top-12 Avg Probability

62% Global avg

55%

📊

Coverage (142 species at ≥5% of 515 in the inventory)

24% Global avg

28%

🔀

Taxon variety in top 12 (9 bird, 2 reptile, 1 amphibian)

46% Global avg

54%

🔭

Species per 10 outings (distinct species a visitor would meet over 10 outings — effort held equal across parks)

134 Global avg

🌟

Iconic-group species (≥15%) (every species from the 19 iconic groups — monkeys, cats, toucans, macaws, sloths, crocodilians… — not just the 4 highlighted above)

15 Global avg

⭐

High-prob species (>40%)

27 Global avg

Quick answers

What animals can you see in Cévennes National Park?

The most likely sightings are Chaffinch (seen by 70–80% of wildlife watchers), Great Tit (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Common Wall Lizard (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Eurasian Blackbird (seen by 50–60% of wildlife watchers), Western Green Lizard (seen by 50–60% of wildlife watchers) — among 515 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.

When is the best time to visit Cévennes National Park for wildlife?

May 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 Griffon Vulture in Cévennes National Park?

Yes — about 52% of wildlife watchers report a Griffon Vulture sighting in Cévennes National Park, based on 168 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Western Roe Deer in Cévennes National Park?

Yes — about 28% of wildlife watchers report a Western Roe Deer sighting in Cévennes National Park, based on 74 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Common Wall Lizard in Cévennes National Park?

Yes — about 62% of wildlife watchers report a Common Wall Lizard sighting in Cévennes National Park, based on 359 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

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Wildlife

⭐ Iconic Species

Griffon Vulture

Western Roe Deer

Common Wall Lizard

📊 Most Spotted

Chaffinch

Great Tit

Eurasian Blackbird

Western Green Lizard

Carrion Crow

European Robin

Blackcap

Giant Toad

Blue Tit

Wood Pigeon

Viperine Snake

Fire Salamander

⭐ Iconic Species

Western Roe Deer

📊 Most Spotted

Wild Boar

Red Fox

Eurasian Beaver

Takhi

Northern Small-spotted Genet

European Badger

Eurasian Otter

Stone Marten

Lesser Horseshoe Bat

Elk

Eurasian Red Squirrel

Coypu

⭐ Iconic Species

Griffon Vulture

📊 Most Spotted

Chaffinch

Great Tit

Eurasian Blackbird

Carrion Crow

European Robin

Blackcap

Blue Tit

Wood Pigeon

Black Redstart

Eurasian Jay

Eurasian Crag Martin

Common Swift

⭐ Iconic Species

Common Wall Lizard

📊 Most Spotted

Western Green Lizard

Viperine Snake

Catalonian Wall Lizard

Slow Worm

Moorish Gecko

Aesculapian Snake

Montpellier Snake

Ocellated Lizard

barred grass snake

Green Whip Snake

Asp Viper

Southern Smooth Snake

📊 Most Spotted

Giant Toad

Fire Salamander

European Common Frog

Mediterranean Tree Frog

Palmate Newt

Common Midwife Toad

Common Parsley Frog

Natterjack Toad

Iberian Spadefoot Toad

Marsh Frog

Marbled Newt

Alpine Newt

Animal Events

Griffon Vulture Nesting Season

Griffon Vulture