Crows & Jays in Bristol
6 species matching this filter.
Bristol's diverse urban and rural landscapes provide excellent habitat for all six of the UK's resident crow and jay species. From the intelligent Carrion Crows and Magpies thriving in city parks and gardens to Common Ravens soaring over the Avon Gorge and surrounding countryside, the corvid family is well represented across the county. Rooks and Jackdaws are a familiar sight in farmland areas, while the colourful Eurasian Jay can be spotted in woodlands such as Leigh Woods and Blaise Castle Estate.
Carrion Crow
Corvus coroneLC
A familiar common resident found in every habitat from city parks to farmland. Often seen foraging boldly on lawns and streets.
Year-round
Common Raven
Corvus coraxLC
Increasingly seen over Bristol, its deep cronking call and diamond-shaped tail distinguish it from crows. Breeds on the Avon Gorge cliffs.
Year-round
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandariusLC
A common resident of woodlands and mature gardens. Often seen burying acorns in autumn across Bristol's parks and green corridors.
Year-round
Jackdaw
Corvus monedulaLC
Abundant year-round, nesting in chimneys and old buildings. Noisy flocks are a constant presence over Bristol's rooftops.
Year-round
Magpie
Pica picaLC
A common and conspicuous resident throughout Bristol's parks, gardens, and hedgerows. Easily recognised by its chattering call.
Year-round
Rook
Corvus frugilegusLC
A rare year-round resident, more typical of surrounding farmland. Noisy rookeries found on the city's rural fringes.
Year-round