Common Birds in Northamptonshire

55 species matching this filter.

All birds in Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire supports a rich variety of common birdlife across its patchwork of rolling farmland, ancient woodlands, reservoirs and river valleys. With 55 commonly recorded species, birdwatchers can enjoy sightings ranging from familiar garden visitors like the Blackbird and European Goldfinch to impressive raptors such as the Buzzard and wetland species like the Gadwall and Coot. Many of these species also feature in our guide to 23 Common Garden Birds in the UK (Full Guide with Pictures), making Northamptonshire an excellent county for both beginner and experienced birders alike.

Goldcrest
GoldcrestSmallest · 8.5cm
to
Mute Swan
Mute SwanLargest · 160cm
Ranges from the Goldcrest (8.5cm) to the Mute Swan (160cm)28 families represented47 year-round residents

Showing 47–55 of 55 species

Red Kite

Red Kite

Milvus milvusLC

Now a common and iconic sight soaring over farmland and villages, following successful reintroduction in the nearby Chilterns.

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Redwing

Redwing

Turdus iliacusNT

A common winter visitor from Scandinavia, foraging in hedgerows and on berry-laden trees from October to April.

Oct–Apr

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Reed Bunting

Reed Bunting

Emberiza schoeniclusLC

A common resident of reedbeds, ditches, and waterside vegetation along the Nene Valley, often visiting farmland stubble in winter.

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Rook

Rook

Corvus frugilegusLC

A common and sociable resident of farmland, nesting in noisy rookeries in tall trees across the county.

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Song Thrush

Song Thrush

Turdus philomelosLC

A common resident of gardens, hedgerows and woodland. Often heard smashing snail shells on a favourite stone anvil across the county.

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Stock Dove

Stock Dove

Columba oenasLC

A common resident of farmland, parkland and woodland edges year-round. Nests in tree holes and old buildings across the county.

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Tufted Duck

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligulaLC

A common resident diving duck found on reservoirs, gravel pits and park lakes throughout the year. Breeds readily in the county.

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Whitethroat

Whitethroat

Curruca communisLC

A common summer visitor breeding in hedgerows and scrubby margins across the county's farmland from April to September.

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Woodpigeon

Woodpigeon

Columba palumbusLC

An abundant resident found in woodlands, parks, gardens, and farmland year-round. Large winter flocks gather on arable fields across the county.

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