Uncommon Birds in Lancashire

54 species matching this filter.

All birds in Lancashire

Lancashire supports a rich variety of birdlife across its diverse landscapes, from the vast mudflats of Morecambe Bay to the mosses, meres and upland moors of the interior. Among the county's 54 uncommon species, birders can encounter striking birds such as the Avocet, Eurasian Bittern and Fieldfare, many of which are associated with the region's important wetland habitats and coastal reserves. Whether visiting the reedbeds of Leighton Moss or the estuarine marshes of the Ribble, these less frequently seen species offer rewarding encounters for the patient observer.

Eurasian Siskin
Eurasian SiskinSmallest · 11cm
to
Whooper Swan
Whooper SwanLargest · 165cm
Ranges from the Eurasian Siskin (11cm) to the Whooper Swan (165cm)30 families represented43 year-round residents

Showing 47–54 of 54 species

Stonechat

Stonechat

Saxicola torquatusLC

An uncommon resident of gorse-clad moorland edges and coastal scrub. Often perches prominently, flicking its tail and giving a sharp call.

Year-round

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M
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O
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D
Tawny Owl

Tawny Owl

Strix alucoLC

An uncommon resident of mature woodland and parkland. More often heard than seen, its hooting call carries through Lancashire's woods after dark.

Year-round

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Treecreeper

Treecreeper

Certhia familiarisLC

An uncommon but year-round resident, spiralling up tree trunks in mature woodland and parkland. Easily overlooked due to its cryptic plumage.

Year-round

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F
M
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M
J
J
A
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O
N
D
Water Rail

Water Rail

Rallus aquaticusLC

A secretive year-round resident of Lancashire's reedbeds and marshy ditches. More often heard squealing than seen.

Year-round

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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
Western Marsh-harrier

Western Marsh-harrier

Circus aeruginosusLC

An uncommon resident found year-round over reedbeds and marshes, notably at Leighton Moss and the Ribble wetlands.

Year-round

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M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D
Whitethroat

Whitethroat

Curruca communisLC

An uncommon summer breeder arriving in April, favouring hedgerows and scrubby margins across Lancashire's lowlands. Departs by September.

Apr–Sep

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M
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M
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J
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O
N
D
Whooper Swan

Whooper Swan

Cygnus cygnusLC

Present year-round but most conspicuous in winter on wetlands such as Martin Mere. Numbers bolstered by Icelandic migrants from October.

Year-round

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M
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J
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O
N
D
Yellowhammer

Yellowhammer

Emberiza citrinellaLC

An uncommon and declining resident of farmland hedgerows. More often heard singing its distinctive song from exposed perches in rural east Lancashire.

Year-round

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M
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M
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J
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O
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