Local Bird Finder
What birds can you find in your area?
Different postcodes in the UK offer different habitats and attract different species of birds. Use the tool below to see which species are visiting your area right now. Simply enter your postcode, choose the current month, and pick your level of spotting difficulty to see what you might find in your area. Learn what different birds look for and how to attract them.
Chiffchaff
Habitat:
Deciduous woodland, scrub, and well-vegetated gardens.
How to Attract:
They are primarily insect-eaters and rarely use feeders, but may take mealworms.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Chough
Habitat:
Coastal cliffs and short-grazed maritime turf.
How to Attract:
Strictly coastal; will not visit inland gardens.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Cirl Bunting
Habitat:
Farmland with thick hedges and grass leys.
How to Attract:
Specialized local feeding programs exist; otherwise, they need over-wintered stubble.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Coal Tit
Habitat:
Woodland (especially coniferous), urban/suburban, and heathland.
How to Attract:
Use nest boxes (25mm hole). They are regular visitors to most feeders.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Easy
Collared Dove
Habitat:
Urban/suburban gardens, towns, and farmland.
How to Attract:
Scatter small bird seeds and grains on the ground or use bird tables with trays.
Diet:
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Very Easy
Common Crossbill
Habitat:
Coniferous forests (Spruce and Pine).
How to Attract:
Rarely in gardens unless they contain mature fruiting conifers.
Diet:
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Common Redstart
Habitat:
Open deciduous woods, orchards, and heaths.
How to Attract:
Create an insect-friendly garden with log piles and long grass. Use nest boxes in summer.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Corn Bunting
Habitat:
Open farmland and cereal crops.
How to Attract:
They rarely visit gardens; they need large, open treeless fields.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Crested Tit
Habitat:
Ancient pine forests and plantations.
How to Attract:
Very rarely visits garden bird tables near pine forests. Offer suet or peanuts.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Dartford Warbler
Habitat:
Lowland heathland with gorse and heather.
How to Attract:
Very specific to heaths; will only visit nearby gardens for mealworms.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Understanding Your Local Bird Sightings
Why do results change month by month?
Bird populations in the UK are highly seasonal. During the Spring (March to May), certain birds will be returning to local habitats to breed. In Winter (November to February), your postcode search might reveal Fieldfares or Redwings that have flown in from Scandinavia to escape the cold. By selecting the specific month, our tool filters out migratory species that aren't currently in the UK, giving you a realistic picture of what you may be able to hear and spot near you.
Tips for better bird watching
1) Listen Before You Look: Use the audio player on our bird cards to memorize songs. Often, you will hear a bird long before you see it.
2) Right Time of Day: Most activity occurs during the "Dawn Chorus" or just before dusk.
3) Provide a Habitat: To see more "Very Easy" birds at home, consider bird-friendly planting or installing a feeder with high-quality sunflower hearts or suet.