Crows & Jays in Bedfordshire
6 species matching this filter.
Bedfordshire is home to six species from the crow and jay family (Corvidae), ranging from the ubiquitous Carrion Crow and Magpie to the increasingly observed Common Raven. The county's mix of arable farmland, parkland, and woodland — including areas around the Greensand Ridge and the Marston Vale — provides excellent habitat for these intelligent and adaptable birds. Rooks are a familiar sight in the county's agricultural landscapes, while the colourful Eurasian Jay can be spotted in mature woodlands throughout the region.
Carrion Crow
Corvus coroneLC
A common and adaptable resident found across farmland, parks and urban areas throughout the county year-round.
Year-round
Common Raven
Corvus coraxLC
An uncommon but increasing resident, recolonising Bedfordshire after a long absence. Look for tumbling display flights over open country.
Year-round
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandariusLC
An uncommon but year-round resident of broadleaved woodland, often betrayed by its harsh screeching alarm call.
Year-round
Jackdaw
Corvus monedulaLC
A common and sociable resident nesting in church towers, old trees and buildings. Often seen in noisy flocks with rooks.
Year-round
Magpie
Pica picaLC
A common and conspicuous resident of gardens, hedgerows and farmland, seen throughout the county all year.
Year-round
Rook
Corvus frugilegusLC
A common year-round resident, often seen in noisy rookeries in farmland trees across the county's arable landscape.
Year-round