Birds in Norfolk
Explore 235 species found in this region.
Norfolk is one of the premier birdwatching destinations in the United Kingdom, with 229 recorded species thriving across its diverse mosaic of coastal marshes, reed beds, estuaries, and arable farmland. The county's extensive coastline and renowned reserves such as Cley Marshes, Titchwell, and the North Norfolk coast attract vast numbers of wildfowl and waders, including Eurasian Wigeon, Common Shelduck, and Garganey. Norfolk is also a vital stronghold for increasingly rare species such as the European Turtle-dove and supports impressive winter gatherings of Barnacle Geese and Goldeneye.
Visiting in April? Look out for Arctic Tern and Common Redstart arriving this month, and Common Merganser and Dartford Warbler depart for the season.
Showing 231–235 of 235 species
Wryneck
Jynx torquillaLC
A rare autumn passage migrant, most often found at coastal sites like Blakeney Point and Wells in August and September.
Aug–Sep
Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla flavaLC
An uncommon summer breeder arriving in April, favouring damp meadows and arable fields across the Norfolk lowlands.
Apr–Sep
Yellow-browed Warbler
Phylloscopus inornatusLC
A prized autumn drift migrant from Siberia, regularly found in coastal scrub and sycamores along the north Norfolk coast from September to November.
Sep–Nov
Yellow-legged Gull
Larus michahellisLC
Rare visitor from southern Europe, appearing at coastal roosts and landfill sites from July to November.
Jul–Nov
Yellowhammer
Emberiza citrinellaLC
An uncommon but year-round resident of farmland hedgerows and field margins, declining but still found across rural Norfolk.
Year-round