Hello,

I will be in Moscow & St Petersburg at end July (probably the worst time for birding in those locations), and am hoping to do some opportunistic birding / bird photography during my visit.

This thread is a request for help. As I am totally unfamiliar with Moscow and/or St Petersburg, and do not speak or read Russian, and would definitely have signficant problems getting to various birding sites around the city (I am dependent on public transport on my visit), I was wondering if there are any members in the forum who are locals in Moscow or St Petersburg, and who are willing to help show me around the birding locations during my visit. Alternatively, should anyone know any local contacts, I am most happy if I can be introduced to them.

Thanks in advance

Eric