Crows & Jays in Derbyshire
6 species matching this filter.
Derbyshire is home to 6 species from the crow and jay family (Corvidae), thriving across the county's diverse landscapes from the rugged Peak District moorlands to lowland farmland and wooded valleys. Among the most notable are the Common Raven, which has made a welcome return to the Dark Peak's gritstone edges, and the colourful Eurasian Jay, often spotted in the county's ancient oakwoods. More familiar species such as the Carrion Crow, Magpie, Jackdaw, and Rook are widespread and can be seen in virtually every habitat across the county.
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
Common Raven
Corvus coraxLC
An uncommon but recovering resident, increasingly seen soaring over gritstone edges and upland valleys in the Peak District.
Year-round
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandariusLC
An uncommon resident of broadleaved and mixed woodland, often heard giving its harsh screaming call in autumn as it caches acorns.
Year-round
Jackdaw
Corvus monedulaLC
A common and sociable resident, nesting in limestone crags, church towers and old buildings throughout Derbyshire.
Year-round
Magpie
Pica picaLC
A common and conspicuous resident found in gardens, farmland and urban areas throughout the county year-round.
Year-round
Rook
Corvus frugilegusLC
A common resident of lowland farmland, with noisy rookeries a familiar sight in the county's villages and field margins.
Year-round