Crows & Jays in Cheshire
6 species matching this filter.
Cheshire is home to six species from the crow and jay family (Corvidae), thriving across the county's diverse mix of farmland, woodland, parkland, and urban areas. From the intelligent and adaptable Carrion Crow and Magpie to the more elusive Common Raven, which has been expanding its range back into lowland Cheshire in recent years, these birds are among the most resourceful in the region. The colourful Eurasian Jay can be spotted in the county's mature woodlands, while large Rook colonies are a familiar sight across Cheshire's agricultural landscape.
Carrion Crow
Corvus coroneLC
One of Cheshire's most familiar birds, this adaptable resident thrives in every habitat from farmland and moorland edge to urban centres.
Year-round
Common Raven
Corvus coraxLC
An uncommon but increasing resident, now regularly seen soaring over farmland and the eastern hills with its deep croaking call.
Year-round
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandariusLC
A common resident of broadleaved woodland and mature gardens. Noisy and colourful, often seen burying acorns in Cheshire's parks during autumn.
Year-round
Jackdaw
Corvus monedulaLC
A common and sociable resident, nesting in church towers, old buildings and tree cavities across Cheshire's towns and villages year-round.
Year-round
Magpie
Pica picaLC
A bold and abundant resident throughout Cheshire's towns, gardens and farmland, easily recognised by its striking black-and-white plumage.
Year-round
Rook
Corvus frugilegusLC
An uncommon resident forming noisy rookeries in tall trees across Cheshire's farmland. Numbers have declined but colonies persist in rural areas.
Year-round