The article presents the results of a study of the species diversity of the count and the num ber of waterfowl and near-water bird species during the spring migration on the lakes of Semey region. The features of accounting for the num ber of waterfowl and near-water birds during the spring migration, the influence and results of spring hunting are considered. Own research was carried out in hunting wetlands on the lakes Sasykkol, Krivankol and Balyktikol, belonging to the Semipalatinsk interdistrict society of hunters and fishermen of the city of Semey. The research material was real, diving ducks and other waterfowl, which are local and migratory species on the lakes Krivankol, Sasykkol and Balyktykol. In spring, birds fly to us, overcoming vast spaces, tired and exhausted. To continue migration and successful nesting, it is extremely im portant for them to have a large supply of fat resources. First of all, it concerns females. Spring hunting is a powerful limiting factor, as evidenced by scientific research.