Crows & Jays in Buckinghamshire
6 species matching this filter.
Buckinghamshire is home to 6 species from the crow and jay family (Corvidae), thriving across the county's diverse mix of ancient woodlands, farmland, and urban areas. From the striking iridescent plumage of the Magpie to the acrobatic Eurasian Jay flitting through the beech woods of the Chiltern Hills, these intelligent and adaptable birds are among the most frequently encountered in the county. The Common Raven, once rare in southern England, has been increasingly recorded in Buckinghamshire in recent years, marking an exciting expansion of its range.
Carrion Crow
Corvus coroneLC
Widespread and adaptable across the county, thriving in farmland, woodland edges, parks and urban areas alike. A resourceful and intelligent year-round resident.
Year-round
Common Raven
Corvus coraxLC
A rare but increasingly recorded resident, reflecting the species' ongoing range expansion south-eastward across England. Deep, resonant croaking calls may be heard over the Chiltern Hills.
Year-round
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandariusLC
A year-round resident of Buckinghamshire's mature woodlands, often detected by its harsh screeching call. Plays a key role in oak regeneration by caching acorns in autumn.
Year-round
Jackdaw
Corvus monedulaLC
Commonly nests in church towers and old buildings across Buckinghamshire's towns and villages. Often seen in sociable flocks, frequently mixing with rooks over farmland.
Year-round
Magpie
Pica picaLC
A bold and familiar sight across Buckinghamshire's gardens, parks and farmland. Commonly seen in pairs or small groups, easily recognised by its striking black-and-white plumage.
Year-round
Rook
Corvus frugilegusLC
Found in scattered rookeries across Buckinghamshire's agricultural lowlands, though declining in recent decades. Gregarious birds that nest colonially in tall trees near open fields.
Year-round