Crows & Jays in Cambridgeshire
6 species matching this filter.
Cambridgeshire is home to 6 species from the crow and jay family (Corvidae), thriving across the county's diverse landscapes of fenland, farmland, parkland, and urban areas. From the intelligent and adaptable Carrion Crow and the charismatic Eurasian Jay in woodland edges to large communal rookeries dotting the agricultural heartland, these birds are among the most conspicuous and fascinating residents of the county. The Common Raven, once absent from much of eastern England, has been gradually recolonising Cambridgeshire in recent years, making it a notable species to watch for.
Carrion Crow
Corvus coroneLC
Abundant year-round across farmland, towns, and villages. One of the county's most familiar and adaptable birds.
Year-round
Common Raven
Corvus coraxLC
A rare but increasing resident, part of the species' recent eastward spread into the lowlands of Cambridgeshire.
Year-round
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandariusLC
An uncommon but year-round resident of broadleaved woodland and mature gardens. Less numerous here than in western counties.
Year-round
Jackdaw
Corvus monedulaLC
A common and sociable resident, nesting in church towers and old buildings. Often seen in noisy flocks over towns and villages.
Year-round
Magpie
Pica picaLC
A common and conspicuous resident of gardens, hedgerows, and farmland across the county. Easily recognised by its bold black-and-white plumage and long tail.
Year-round
Rook
Corvus frugilegusLC
A common resident forming noisy rookeries in tall trees across the county's farmland. Large flocks forage in ploughed fields throughout the year.
Year-round