What are the chances of seeing a Small Birch Bell in Saint Petersburg?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Small Birch Bell sighting in Saint Petersburg on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 193rd most-seen of the 448 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Small Birch Bell in Saint Petersburg?
July and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Small Birch Bell in Saint Petersburg on a given day, against under 5% in September to June, the lowest months. Those are among Saint Petersburg's wettest months, with about 100 mm of rain a month against 40 mm in February.
What time of day is best to see a Small Birch Bell?
Between 11 pm and 2 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Small Birch Bell sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Is Saint Petersburg the best place to see a Small Birch Bell?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Small Birch Bell sightings, Saint Petersburg ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Helsinki (Finland, under 5%).
Where does the Small Birch Bell sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Small Birch Bell is recorded against all the insects logged in Saint Petersburg (12 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.