Rare Birds in Lancashire
95 species matching this filter.
Lancashire's diverse landscapes — from the sweeping mudflats of Morecambe Bay to the upland moors of the Forest of Bowland and the wooded river valleys in between — provide habitat for a surprising variety of rare bird species. Around 90 species are classified as rare across the county, including elusive residents such as Barn Owl and Little Owl, scarce breeders like Grasshopper Warbler and Garden Warbler, and passage visitors such as Arctic Jaeger and Dotterel. Whether you're scanning coastal cliffs for European Shag and Kittiwake or listening for the reeling song of a Grasshopper Warbler in a reedbed, Lancashire offers rewarding birding for those willing to seek out its less common species.
Showing 93–95 of 95 species
Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla flavaLC
A rare summer breeder on lowland wet meadows and pastures. Has declined sharply across Lancashire, now largely confined to a few sites.
Apr–Sep
Yellow-browed Warbler
Phylloscopus inornatusLC
A rare passage migrant from Siberia, occasionally turning up in coastal scrub during October. A sought-after find on the Fylde coast.
Oct–Dec
Yellow-legged Gull
Larus michahellisLC
A rare but year-round visitor, most often picked out among large gull flocks at landfill sites, reservoirs, and along the Ribble Estuary.
Year-round