Birds in East Riding of Yorkshire
Explore 233 species found in this region.
The East Riding of Yorkshire supports an impressive diversity of birdlife, with around 230 species recorded across its varied landscapes. From the dramatic chalk cliffs of Flamborough Head and Bempton to the expansive wetlands of the Humber Estuary, the region offers habitats that attract everything from breeding seabird colonies to scarce migrants such as Bluethroat and Great Grey Shrike. Wading birds like Northern Lapwing and Dotterel, along with coastal specialists such as Common Shelduck, make this county a rewarding destination for birdwatchers year-round.
Visiting in April? Look out for Arctic Tern and Barn Swallow arriving this month, and Bearded Tit and Greater White-fronted Goose depart for the season.
Showing 231–233 of 233 species
Yellow-browed Warbler
Phylloscopus inornatusLC
An uncommon autumn passage migrant from Siberia, regularly turning up at Spurn and Flamborough in October coastal falls.
Sep–Nov
Yellow-legged Gull
Larus michahellisLC
Scarce but increasingly recorded, mainly in late summer and autumn. Look among Herring Gull flocks at the Humber Estuary and coastal tips.
Year-round
Yellow-legged Gull
Larus michahellisLC
Scarce but increasingly recorded, mainly in late summer and autumn. Look among Herring Gull flocks at the Humber Estuary and coastal tips.
Year-round
Yellowhammer
Emberiza citrinellaLC
A common resident of hedgerows and farmland across the Wolds and lowlands. Males sing their distinctive song from exposed perches.
Year-round