Birds in Leicestershire
Explore 164 species found in this region.
Leicestershire is home to a rich diversity of birdlife, with 162 species recorded across the county's varied habitats, from the reservoirs and wetlands of Rutland Water's fringes to rolling farmland and ancient woodlands. The region supports notable species such as Northern Lapwing and Eurasian Woodcock in its countryside, while waterways attract visitors including Common Merganser, Mandarin Duck and Pink-footed Goose. Whether you're exploring urban parks where Great Tits and Magpies thrive or venturing to gravel pits and meadows, Leicestershire offers rewarding birding throughout the year.
Visiting in April? Look out for Arctic Tern and Black-crowned Night-heron arriving this month, and Greater Scaup and Northern Pintail depart for the season.
Showing 162–164 of 164 species
Yellow-browed Warbler
Phylloscopus inornatusLC
A rare passage visitor from Siberia, occasionally turning up in October. A prized find for local birders, typically in scrubby cover at migration hotspots.
Oct–Jan
Yellow-legged Gull
Larus michahellisLC
A rare non-breeding visitor, most often found at landfill sites and reservoirs from late summer into winter.
Jul–Jan
Yellowhammer
Emberiza citrinellaLC
An uncommon resident of farmland hedgerows, singing its distinctive jangling song from exposed perches. A declining species across the county.
Year-round