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.
Grey Wagtail
Habitat:
Fast-flowing rivers, streams, and garden ponds.
How to Attract:
Attracted to running water features or garden ponds with shallow edges.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Easy
Hawfinch
Habitat:
Mature deciduous woodland (Hornbeam/Cherry).
How to Attract:
Very shy; may visit gardens near woods for sunflower seeds in winter.
Diet:
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Hooded Crow
Habitat:
Coastal areas, farmland, and uplands.
How to Attract:
Similar to Carrion Crow; will scavenge from bird tables.
Diet:
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Easy
House Martin
Habitat:
Open country near water, towns, and villages.
How to Attract:
Install artificial mud nests under the eaves of houses (preferably North/East facing).
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
House Sparrow
Habitat:
City streets, stations, parks, countryside hedgerows, and agricultural fields.
How to Attract:
Provide bird feeders (particularly fat balls and sunflower hearts). They will also use nest boxes.
Diet:
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Very easy
Jackdaw
Habitat:
Woodland, parks, gardens, farmland, and sea cliffs.
How to Attract:
Provide bird tables and feeders; they are particularly fond of suet and scraps.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Very easy
Jay
Habitat:
Mature deciduous woodland (especially Oak), parks, and large gardens.
How to Attract:
Offer peanuts and acorns on bird tables or ground trays.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Lesser Redpoll
Habitat:
Woodland edges, birch scrub, and garden conifers.
How to Attract:
Provide nyjer seeds or sunflower hearts in hanging feeders.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Long-tailed Tit
Habitat:
Woodland, urban/suburban, farmland, and heathland.
How to Attract:
Provide suet balls and peanuts in mesh feeders. They usually visit in flocks.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Easy
Magpie
Habitat:
Woodland, urban/suburban, farmland, grassland, and upland.
How to Attract:
Scavengers that will eat leftover scraps found on bird tables or beneath feeders.
Diet:
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Very Easy
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.