Common Birds in Buckinghamshire
30 species matching this filter.
Buckinghamshire supports a rich variety of common bird species across its diverse habitats, from the wooded hills of the Chilterns to the lowland farmland and river valleys of the Aylesbury Vale. With 30 commonly recorded species, birdwatchers can expect to encounter familiar favourites such as Blackbirds, Chaffinches, and Chiffchaffs throughout the county's gardens, parks, and countryside. Many of these species also feature in our guide to 23 Common Garden Birds in the UK (Full Guide with Pictures), making Buckinghamshire an excellent place to get to know Britain's most widespread birdlife.
Showing 24–30 of 30 species
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchosLC
A common resident on rivers, lakes, ponds, and park lakes across the county. Breeds widely in varied wetland habitats.
Year-round
Moorhen
Gallinula chloropusLC
A common resident of ponds, streams and ditches across the county. Readily seen in parks and gardens with even small water features.
Year-round
Mute Swan
Cygnus olorLC
A familiar sight on the Thames and its tributaries year-round. Breeds on rivers, lakes and canals throughout the county.
Year-round
Red Kite
Milvus milvusLC
A Buckinghamshire success story — common and conspicuous year-round following the Chilterns reintroduction. Soars over towns, farmland, and motorways.
Year-round
Redwing
Turdus iliacusNT
A common winter visitor arriving from Scandinavia in October, feeding on hedgerow berries and open fields. Often found alongside fieldfares.
Oct–Apr
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelosLC
A well-loved garden and woodland resident whose melodious, repetitive song carries across Buckinghamshire from early spring. Amber-listed due to ongoing population declines.
Year-round
Woodpigeon
Columba palumbusLC
An abundant resident found everywhere from farmland to town centres. One of the county's most familiar birds, often seen in large flocks over arable fields.
Year-round