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.
Marsh Tit
Habitat:
Broadleaf woodland, gardens, and orchards.
How to Attract:
Use nest boxes (25mm hole). Offer peanuts and sunflower seeds.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Meadow Pipit
Habitat:
Moorland, heathland, and rough grassland.
How to Attract:
Rarely visits typical gardens except in very hard winters for seed scraps.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Easy
Mistle Thrush
Habitat:
Woodland, towns, gardens, and grassland.
How to Attract:
Provide berry-bearing trees (especially mistletoe, rowan, and holly).
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Nightingale
Habitat:
Dense scrub, thickets, and coppiced woodland.
How to Attract:
They require very thick, "untidy" vegetation (especially blackthorn).
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Nuthatch
Habitat:
Mature deciduous woodland and parkland.
How to Attract:
Use bird tables or feeders with peanuts and sunflower hearts.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Pied Flycatcher
Habitat:
Mature upland deciduous woodland (especially Oak).
How to Attract:
Use nest boxes in mature gardens near woodland.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Pied Wagtail
Habitat:
Urban/suburban (car parks, pavements), farmland, wetland, and grassland.
How to Attract:
Maintain short-mown lawns or patios. They are attracted to running water features.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Very Easy
Raven
Habitat:
Mountains, coastal cliffs, and increasingly woodland.
How to Attract:
Very rare in gardens unless bordering uplands or forests.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Redwing
Habitat:
Hedges, orchards, and parks.
How to Attract:
Plant berry-bearing bushes (Rowan, Cotoneaster). Provide fallen fruit/apples on the ground.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Easy
Reed Bunting
Habitat:
Wetlands, reedbeds, farmland, and some gardens.
How to Attract:
Provide seed mixes on bird tables or ground trays in winter.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys 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.