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.
Reed Warbler
Habitat:
Reedbeds and riverside vegetation.
How to Attract:
Needs a reedbed to nest; rarely seen far from water.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Ring Ouzel
Habitat:
Steep-sided mountain valleys and crags.
How to Attract:
Very rare on passage in gardens; otherwise stays in high mountains.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Robin
Habitat:
Woodland, gardens, parks, and farmland. Highly adapted to human environments.
How to Attract:
Provide open-fronted nest boxes tucked behind ivy or climbers. They are curious and will follow you while gardening.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Very Easy
Rook
Habitat:
Agricultural land and tall trees.
How to Attract:
Attracted to bird tables with scraps, grain, and suet.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Sedge Warbler
Habitat:
Wetland edges, reedbeds, and damp ditches.
How to Attract:
Unlikely to visit dry gardens; prefers proximity to water/reeds.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Easy
Siskin
Habitat:
Woodland (coniferous), urban/suburban gardens.
How to Attract:
Provide hanging feeders with sunflower hearts or nyjer seed.
Diet:
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Easy
Skylark
Habitat:
Open farmland, heathland, and grassland.
How to Attract:
They avoid gardens with tall trees/hedges. They need large, open fields.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Snow Bunting
Habitat:
Mountains (summer); coastal shores and stubble (winter).
How to Attract:
Almost never in gardens; look on sandy/shingle beaches in winter.
Diet:
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Song Thrush
Habitat:
Gardens, woodlands, parks, and scrub.
How to Attract:
Leave wild, untidy patches in gardens to offer extra food and cover.
Diet:
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Easy
Spotted Flycatcher
Habitat:
Woodland edges, parks, and large mature gardens.
How to Attract:
Provide open-fronted nest boxes. High affinity for gardens near rivers or streams.
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.