Uncommon Birds in Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire may be one of England's smaller counties, but its diverse habitats — from the chalk downlands of the Chilterns to the wetlands of the Marston Vale and the River Great Ouse — support a surprisingly varied birdlife. Among the county's 48 uncommon species, birders can encounter gems such as Cetti's Warbler skulking in reedbeds, elegant Green Sandpipers at passage time, and winter flocks of Fieldfares sweeping across farmland hedgerows. Species like Egyptian Goose and Gadwall add further interest to the county's lakes and gravel pits throughout the year.

Showing 47–48 of 48 species

Yellow Wagtail

Motacilla flavaLC

An uncommon and declining summer visitor breeding in damp meadows and arable fields from April to September.

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Yellowhammer

Emberiza citrinellaLC

An uncommon but year-round resident of arable farmland and hedgerows, declining across the county like much of lowland England.

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