Common Birds in Derbyshire
50 species matching this filter.
Derbyshire is home to at least 50 commonly sighted bird species, thriving across a rich tapestry of habitats from the moorlands and limestone dales of the Peak District to lowland farmland, reservoirs, and urban gardens. Familiar species such as Blackbirds, Chaffinches, and European Goldfinches are widespread throughout the county, while Buzzards soar over open countryside and Fieldfares arrive in winter flocks to feed on hedgerow berries. For a broader look at species you might spot in your garden, see our guide to 23 Common Garden Birds in the UK (Full Guide with Pictures).
Showing 1–23 of 50 species
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rusticaLC
A common summer visitor breeding in farm buildings across the county, arriving in April and departing by October.
Apr–Oct
Blackbird
Turdus merulaLC
An abundant resident in gardens, woodland and hedgerows throughout the county. One of the most familiar birds in Derbyshire year-round.
Year-round
Blackcap
Sylvia atricapillaLC
A common warbler found in mature woodland and gardens. Some overwinter in Derbyshire, supplemented by continental birds visiting berry-laden hedgerows.
Jan–Nov
Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleusLC
A common and familiar garden resident found throughout the county, readily using nest boxes in both rural and urban settings.
Year-round
Bullfinch
Pyrrhula pyrrhulaLC
A common but unobtrusive resident of hedgerows, orchards, and woodland edges, often heard giving its soft piping call.
Year-round
Buzzard
Buteo buteoLC
A common resident frequently seen soaring over farmland, woodland edges and Peak District valleys throughout the year.
Year-round
Canada Goose
Branta canadensisLC
A common resident breeding on lakes, reservoirs and rivers across the county. Large moulting flocks gather in late summer.
Year-round
Carrion Crow
Corvus coroneLC
A common and adaptable resident found across all habitats from Peak District moorland edges to Derby's urban centre.
Year-round
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Chaffinch
Fringilla coelebsLC
A common and familiar resident of woodlands, hedgerows, and gardens throughout the county, often visiting feeders in winter.
Year-round
Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus collybitaLC
Resident year-round in Derbyshire's woodlands and hedgerows. Its repetitive two-note song is one of the earliest signs of spring.
Year-round
Coal Tit
Periparus aterLC
A common resident of coniferous and mixed woodland, readily visiting garden feeders especially in winter months.
Year-round
Common Pheasant
Phasianus colchicusLC
A common and widespread resident across farmland and woodland edges throughout Derbyshire, sustained largely by game releases.
Year-round
Common Starling
Sturnus vulgarisLC
A common but declining resident found across towns and farmland. Winter roosts can form spectacular murmurations over Derbyshire's urban areas.
Year-round
Common Swift
Apus apusLC
A common summer breeder screaming over towns and villages from late April to August. Numbers have declined but remain notable in Derby.
Apr–Sep
Coot
Fulica atraLC
A common resident on reservoirs, gravel pits, and larger ponds. Often gathers in sizeable flocks on open water in winter.
Year-round
Curlew
Numenius arquataNT
Breeds on Peak District moorlands and upland pastures from February to August. A declining species whose evocative call defines Derbyshire's open hills.
Feb–Aug
Dunnock
Prunella modularisLC
A common and widespread resident, found year-round in hedgerows, gardens, and woodland undergrowth across the county.
Year-round
Eurasian Collared Dove
Streptopelia decaoctoLC
A common resident in towns, villages, and farmyards throughout the county. Its monotonous three-note call is a familiar suburban sound.
Year-round
Eurasian Nuthatch
Sitta europaeaLC
A vocal resident of mature deciduous woodland and parkland, readily visiting garden feeders. Often heard giving its loud ringing call.
Year-round
Eurasian Siskin
Spinus spinusLC
A common resident associated with conifer and alder woodland, often seen in lively flocks at nyjer seed feeders in winter.
Year-round
Eurasian Wren
Troglodytes troglodytesLC
One of Derbyshire's most abundant residents, found in virtually every habitat from moorland cloughs to town gardens. Remarkably loud for its size.
Year-round
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelisLC
A common and colourful resident, frequently visiting garden feeders and foraging on teasel and thistle heads across the county.
Year-round
European Robin
Erithacus rubeculaLC
A beloved and abundant resident of gardens, woodland and hedgerows. One of the tamest birds encountered across Derbyshire year-round.
Year-round