Common Birds in Berkshire
41 species matching this filter.
Berkshire's diverse landscape of river valleys, ancient woodlands, and open farmland supports a rich variety of birdlife, with 41 species recorded as common across the county. From the familiar Blackbird and Chaffinch in suburban gardens to Buzzards soaring over the downs and Barn Swallows sweeping across meadows, there is plenty to enjoy year-round. Many of these species overlap with those found in neighbouring counties — for more on widespread favourites, see our guide to 23 Common Garden Birds in the UK (Full Guide with Pictures).
Showing 24–41 of 41 species
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carboLC
A common sight at Berkshire's gravel pits and along the Thames, often perched with wings outstretched to dry. Present all year.
Year-round
Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatusLC
A common resident on Berkshire's gravel pits, reservoirs and the Thames. Spectacular courtship displays begin in late winter.
Year-round
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos majorLC
A common resident in Berkshire's woodlands and gardens, often heard drumming on trees in spring. Visits bird feeders year-round.
Year-round
Great Tit
Parus majorLC
One of Berkshire's most familiar garden birds, common year-round and a regular visitor to feeders across the county.
Year-round
Grey Heron
Ardea cinereaLC
A common year-round presence along the Thames, Kennet and gravel pit lakes, often seen standing motionless at the water's edge.
Year-round
House Sparrow
Passer domesticusLC
A common resident closely associated with human habitation, nesting under eaves and in roof spaces. Numbers have declined but it remains widespread.
Year-round
Jackdaw
Corvus monedulaLC
An abundant resident found around churches, old buildings and farmland across Berkshire. Often seen in noisy, sociable flocks.
Year-round
Long-tailed Tit
Aegithalos caudatusLC
A common and endearing resident, often seen in noisy family flocks moving through hedgerows and woodland edges throughout the year.
Year-round
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Magpie
Pica picaLC
An abundant and bold resident found in gardens, hedgerows and farmland throughout the county all year.
Year-round
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchosLC
The most widespread duck in Berkshire, common on every lake, river and park pond throughout the year. Breeds readily along the Thames and its tributaries.
Year-round
Moorhen
Gallinula chloropusLC
Common and widespread along Berkshire's rivers, ponds and gravel pits year-round. Readily seen on the Thames and Kennet waterways.
Year-round
Mute Swan
Cygnus olorLC
A familiar sight on the Thames and Berkshire's lakes year-round. Breeds along rivers and gravel pits, often seen with cygnets in summer.
Year-round
Red Kite
Milvus milvusLC
Now a common and iconic sight soaring over Berkshire, thriving since reintroduction to the nearby Chilterns in the 1990s.
Year-round
Redwing
Turdus iliacusNT
A common winter visitor from Scandinavia, present from October to April. Feeds on berries in hedgerows and forages on open fields in flocks.
Oct–Apr
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Alexandrinus krameriLC
A noisy and conspicuous resident, now common across Berkshire's parks, gardens and woodland edges year-round.
Year-round
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelosLC
A common resident of gardens, parks and woodland, often heard singing from early spring. Numbers have declined nationally but it remains widespread here.
Year-round
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligulaLC
A common diving duck found year-round on gravel pits, reservoirs and deeper lakes. Numbers increase in winter with continental arrivals.
Year-round
Woodpigeon
Columba palumbusLC
Abundant year-round resident, thriving in Berkshire's gardens, parks, and farmland. Numbers swell in winter with continental arrivals.
Year-round