Crows & Jays in North Yorkshire
6 species matching this filter.
North Yorkshire's diverse landscapes, from the windswept moorlands of the Dales and North York Moors to its patchwork of farmland and ancient woodland, provide excellent habitat for six species of crows and jays. The corvid family is well represented here, ranging from the intelligent and adaptable Carrion Crow and Magpie to the impressive Common Raven, which has made a welcome return to the county's upland areas in recent decades. The colourful Eurasian Jay can be found in the region's broadleaf woodlands, while large rookeries and flocks of Jackdaws are a familiar sight around villages and historic buildings.
Carrion Crow
Corvus coroneLC
Abundant and widespread year-round across farmland, towns and moorland fringes. One of the most familiar birds in the county.
Year-round
Common Raven
Corvus coraxLC
A rare but increasing resident, favouring upland crags and moorland edges in the Dales and North York Moors.
Year-round
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandariusLC
An uncommon but resident corvid of broadleaved woodland, often heard giving its harsh, screeching call in autumn.
Year-round
Jackdaw
Corvus monedulaLC
A common and sociable resident, nesting in old buildings, church towers and tree cavities across the region.
Year-round
Magpie
Pica picaLC
A common and conspicuous resident of gardens, hedgerows, and farmland, seen throughout the region in all seasons.
Year-round
Rook
Corvus frugilegusLC
A common resident forming noisy rookeries in tall trees across farmland; large flocks feed in ploughed fields year-round.
Year-round