Crows & Jays in Berkshire
6 species matching this filter.
Berkshire is home to six species from the crow and jay family (Corvidae), thriving across the county's diverse mix of ancient woodlands, farmland, parkland, and urban areas. The intelligent and adaptable Carrion Crow, Magpie, and Jackdaw are widespread residents, while the striking Eurasian Jay can be spotted in wooded areas such as Windsor Great Park and Swinley Forest. The Common Raven, once rare in southern England, has been increasingly recorded in Berkshire in recent years, marking an exciting expansion of its range.
Carrion Crow
Corvus coroneLC
A common and adaptable resident, seen in virtually every habitat across Berkshire from town centres to farmland.
Year-round
Common Raven
Corvus coraxLC
Once absent, now a rare but increasing resident, its deep croaking calls heard over woodland and open country.
Year-round
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandariusLC
A colourful resident of Berkshire's oak woodlands, often seen burying acorns in autumn. Its harsh screech is a familiar woodland alarm.
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
Magpie
Pica picaLC
An abundant and bold resident found in gardens, hedgerows and farmland throughout the county all year.
Year-round
Rook
Corvus frugilegusLC
An uncommon resident, with rookeries found in tall trees near farmland and villages across Berkshire.
Year-round