Crows & Jays in Herefordshire
6 species matching this filter.
Herefordshire's patchwork of rolling farmland, ancient orchards, and wooded river valleys provides excellent habitat for members of the crow and jay family. All six species of corvid regularly found in the county can be observed here, from the intelligent and adaptable Carrion Crow and Rook to the striking Eurasian Jay and the impressive Common Raven soaring over the Black Mountains and surrounding hills. These highly social and resourceful birds are among the most fascinating to watch throughout the year.
Carrion Crow
Corvus coroneLC
A common and conspicuous resident across all habitats, from farmland and woodland to towns and gardens.
Year-round
Common Raven
Corvus coraxLC
A common resident thriving in the county's hilly western borderlands. Its deep, resonant croak and acrobatic flight are unmistakable.
Year-round
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandariusLC
An uncommon but noisy resident of the county's oak woodlands, often betrayed by its harsh screeching call in autumn.
Year-round
Jackdaw
Corvus monedulaLC
A common and sociable resident, nesting in church towers and old buildings. Large flocks gather over farmland in autumn and winter.
Year-round
Magpie
Pica picaLC
A bold and conspicuous resident, commonly seen in gardens, farmland hedgerows, and along roadsides throughout the year.
Year-round
Rook
Corvus frugilegusLC
A common and sociable resident, nesting in noisy rookeries in tall trees across the county's pastoral farmland.
Year-round