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.
Whitethroat
Habitat:
Hedgerows, scrub, and gorse-covered heaths.
How to Attract:
Maintain thick, "leggy" hedges and bramble patches.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Willow Tit
Habitat:
Wet woodland, willow carr, and damp scrub.
How to Attract:
Rarely visits gardens; prefers rotting wood for excavating its own nest hole.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Willow Warbler
Habitat:
Open woodland, scrub, and large gardens with birch/willow.
How to Attract:
Maintain a "wild" garden with tall grass and native trees.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Wood Warbler
Habitat:
Mature upland Oak or Beech woodland.
How to Attract:
Needs a closed canopy of mature trees with little undergrowth.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Woodpigeon
Habitat:
Everywhere
How to Attract:
Large bird tables
Diet:
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Very Easy
Wren
Habitat:
Woodland, gardens, farmland, heathland, moorland, and rocky islands.
How to Attract:
Provide thick undergrowth, bushes, and hedges for cover. They will sometimes use open nest boxes for winter roosting.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Yellow Wagtail
Habitat:
Arable farmland, wet pastures, and hay meadows.
How to Attract:
They do not usually visit gardens; they prefer open fields with livestock.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Yellowhammer
Habitat:
Farmland, hedgerows, heathland, and woodland edges.
How to Attract:
Scatter seeds on the ground in rural gardens, especially in winter.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
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.