Common Birds in East Riding of Yorkshire
65 species matching this filter.
The East Riding of Yorkshire supports a rich variety of common bird species across its diverse landscapes, from the dramatic chalk cliffs of Bempton and Flamborough Head to the low-lying wetlands of the Humber Estuary. With 65 commonly occurring species, birdwatchers can enjoy sightings of everything from coastal specialists like the Kittiwake and Common Shelduck to familiar garden favourites such as the Blackbird, Great Tit, and European Goldfinch. Many of these species also feature in our guide to 23 Common Garden Birds in the UK (Full Guide with Pictures), making the region an excellent destination for both beginner and experienced birders.
Showing 24–46 of 65 species
European Herring Gull
Larus argentatusLC
Abundant year-round along the coast and inland. Breeds on cliffs at Flamborough and on rooftops in towns like Bridlington.
Year-round
European Robin
Erithacus rubeculaLC
A common and confiding year-round resident of gardens, parks and woodland, often the last bird singing at dusk across the region.
Year-round
Gadwall
Mareca streperaLC
A common resident on lakes, gravel pits and marshes across the region. Often overlooked among Mallards but breeds readily at sites like Tophill Low.
Year-round
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinusLC
The largest resident gull, common along the coast and Humber Estuary year-round. Often dominates other gulls at feeding sites.
Year-round
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carboLC
Common resident found along rivers, lakes, and the Humber Estuary. Often seen perched with wings outstretched to dry.
Year-round
Great Tit
Parus majorLC
Abundant resident found in gardens, parks, and woodland across the region. Its bold 'teacher-teacher' song is heard from late winter.
Year-round
Greenfinch
Chloris chlorisLC
A common resident in gardens, hedgerows and farmland throughout the region, though numbers have declined due to trichomonosis disease.
Year-round
Grey Heron
Ardea cinereaLC
A common and familiar resident of waterways, farmland ponds, and estuarine margins throughout the East Riding year-round.
Year-round
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Greylag Goose
Anser anserLC
A common year-round resident found on lakes, rivers, and farmland. Feral and wild populations mix in winter.
Year-round
House Martin
Delichon urbicumLC
A common breeding visitor nesting under eaves in towns and villages, gathering mud for its distinctive enclosed nests from April.
Apr–Oct
House Sparrow
Passer domesticusLC
A common resident closely associated with farms, villages, and urban areas. Numbers have declined nationally but remain relatively stable here.
Year-round
Jackdaw
Corvus monedulaLC
A common and sociable resident, nesting in church towers, old buildings and tree cavities. Often seen in noisy flocks with Rooks over farmland.
Year-round
Kestrel
Falco tinnunculusLC
A familiar sight hovering over roadside verges and farmland across the region year-round. One of the most commonly seen raptors in the East Riding.
Year-round
Kittiwake
Rissa tridactylaVU
Breeds in large colonies on the dramatic chalk cliffs at Bempton and Flamborough Head, a spectacular sight from spring through summer.
Year-round
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscusLC
Common throughout the year, frequenting farmland, landfill sites, and the Humber Estuary. Peak numbers occur during summer breeding season.
Year-round
Linnet
Linaria cannabinaLC
A common resident of farmland, gorse scrub and weedy fields. Flocks gather on stubble and coastal margins outside the breeding season.
Year-round
Little Egret
Egretta garzettaLC
Now a common resident at estuarine and wetland sites after a dramatic range expansion. Readily seen at Tophill Low and along the Humber.
Year-round
Long-tailed Tit
Aegithalos caudatusLC
A common resident found year-round in hedgerows, woodlands and gardens, often seen in lively, acrobatic flocks moving through trees and shrubs.
Year-round
Magpie
Pica picaLC
A bold and conspicuous resident, common in gardens, hedgerows and farmland throughout the region year-round.
Year-round
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchosLC
An abundant resident found on virtually any waterbody, from farm ponds to the Humber. Breeds widely across the region's wetlands and urban parks.
Year-round
Meadow Pipit
Anthus pratensisLC
A common resident of open grassland, moorland edges, and coastal fields. Large numbers move through in autumn, often calling overhead.
Year-round
Moorhen
Gallinula chloropusLC
A common resident of ponds, lakes and waterways throughout the East Riding. Easily spotted by its red frontal shield and jerky swimming style.
Year-round
Mute Swan
Cygnus olorLC
A familiar common resident on rivers, lakes, and ponds across the region, breeding widely each spring.
Year-round