The ‘drumming’ of a great spotted woodpecker is a familiar sound of our woodlands, parks and gardens. It is a form of communication and is mostly used to mark territories and to display in spring. Scientific name:Dendrocopos major When to see:January to December. Statistics:Length: 21-23cmWingspan: 36cmWeight: 85gAverage lifespan: 2 years Conservation status:Classified in the UK…
The jay is a colourful member of the crow family, with brilliant blue wing patches. It is famous for searching out acorns in autumnal woodlands and parks, often storing them for the winter ahead. Scientific name:Garrulus glandarius When to see:January to December Statistics:Length: 34cmWingspan: 55cmWeight: 170gAverage lifespan: 4 years Conservation status:Classified in the UK as…
The nuthatch is a tit-sized, grey and rust-coloured bird that can be easily spotted climbing headfirst down tree trunks in woodland and parks. Scientific name:Sitta europea When to see:January to December Statistics:Length: 14cmWingspan: 24cmWeight: 24gAverage lifespan: 2 years Conservation status:Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List…
The coal tit is mainly found in coniferous woodland, but can also be spotted in gardens and parks. It is smaller than the great tit, but has a similar bicycle pump-like song. Scientific name:Periparys ater When to see:January to December Statistic:Length: 12cmWingspan: 19cmWeight: 9gAverage lifespan: 2 years Conservation status:Common. Classified in the UK as Green…
The all-black carrion crow does not exist in colonies like the similar rook. It can be seen almost everywhere. Scientific name:Corvus corona When to see:January to December Statistics:Length: 47cmWingspan: 98cm Weight: 510g Average Lifespan: 4 years Conservation status:Common. Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021)….
“One for sorrow, two for joy..” is a popular rhyme associated with the magpie – a bird of much myth and legend. An unmistakeable member of the crow family. It can be seen almost anywhere. Scientific name:Pica pica When to see:January to December Statistics:Length: 44-48cmWingspan: 56cmWeight: 200-240gAverage lifespan: 5 years Conservation status:Common. Classified in the…
A much-loved garden bird, the blackbird is famous for its harmonious song. In winter, our resident birds are joined by migrants from Scandinavia and the Baltics Scientific name:Turdus merula When to see:January to December Statistics:Length: 24cmWingspan: 36cmWeight: 100gAverage lifespan: 3 years Conservation status:Common. Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern…
A familiar garden bird, the great tit can be seen aroundbird tables and feeders, as well as in woodlands and parks. Listen out for its shrill song that sounds just like a bicycle pump being used! Scientific name:Parus major When to see:January to December Statistics:Length: 14cmWingspan: 24cmWeight: 18gAverage lifespan: 3 years Conservation status:Common. Classified in…
A familiar garden bird, the blue tit can be seen around bird tables and feeders, as well as in woodlands and parks. Listen out for its trilling, ‘tsee-tsee-tsee’ song. It is smaller than the great tit. Scientific name:Cyanistes caeruleus. When to see:January to December Statistics:Length: 12cmWingspan: 18cmWeight: 11gAverage lifespan: 3 years Conservation status:Common. Classified in…
The much-loved robin is a garden favourite and one of our most familiar birds, adorning Christmas cards every year. It is very territorial, however and will defend its post with surprising ferocity Scientific name:Erithacus rubecula When to see:January to December Statistics:Length: 14cmWingspan: 21cmWeight: 18gAverage lifespan: 2 years Conservation status:Common. Classified in the UK as Green…