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.
Dunnock
Habitat:
Woodland, urban/suburban, gardens, parks, farmland, and grassland (except remote upland areas).
How to Attract:
Maintain dense shrubs or bushes for nesting. Provide bird feeders where they can pick up scraps from the ground.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Easy
Fieldfare
Habitat:
Farmland, orchards, and large gardens.
How to Attract:
Scatter apples or pears on the ground. They are very fond of berries.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Firecrest
Habitat:
Coniferous and mixed woodland; ornamental conifers.
How to Attract:
Attracted to gardens with mature spruce or fir trees.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Garden Warbler
Habitat:
Mature woodland and tall, dense scrub.
How to Attract:
Plant brambles and thick shrubs for nesting and cover.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Goldcrest
Habitat:
Coniferous and mixed woodland; gardens with mature trees.
How to Attract:
Maintain conifers (pine, fir, or spruce). They rarely take from feeders.
Diet:
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Goldfinch
Habitat:
Gardens, orchards, farmland, and areas with thistles/teasels.
How to Attract:
Plant thistles, teasels, and sunflowers. They are sociable and often visit in small groups (charms).
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Easy
Grasshopper Warbler
Habitat:
Damp grassland, scrub, and young plantations.
How to Attract:
Requires thick, low vegetation like brambles or rushes.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Habitat:
Woodlands, larger gardens, and parks with mature trees.
How to Attract:
Provide peanut and suet feeders, ideally hung from a branch.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Great Tit
Habitat:
Woodland, parks, gardens, and farmland.
How to Attract:
Use hanging feeders and nest boxes with a 28mm hole (slightly larger than Blue Tit boxes).
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Very Easy
Greenfinch
Habitat:
Woodland, urban/suburban, and farmland.
How to Attract:
Feeds on black sunflower seeds and sunflower hearts. Will nest in ornamental conifers or evergreen shrubs.
Diet:
Specifically enjoy insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
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.