Birds in Shropshire
Explore 163 species found in this region.
Shropshire's diverse landscape of rolling hills, river valleys, meres, and mosses supports a rich variety of birdlife, with 163 species recorded across the county. From the upland habitats of the Shropshire Hills AONB, home to species such as the Eurasian Woodcock and Northern Lapwing, to the lowland lakes and wetlands that attract wintering wildfowl like Pink-footed Goose and Northern Pintail, the county offers rewarding birding throughout the year. Notable species include the striking Mandarin Duck, the elegant Common Merganser along the River Severn, and familiar garden visitors such as the Great Tit and Magpie.
Visiting in April? Look out for Common Redstart and Common Reed-warbler arriving this month, and Eurasian Woodcock and Great Black-backed Gull depart for the season.
Showing 162–163 of 163 species
Yellow-legged Gull
Larus michahellisLC
A rare visitor, occasionally spotted among large gull flocks at Shropshire's reservoirs and tips. Most likely in late summer and winter.
Jan–Mar
Yellowhammer
Emberiza citrinellaLC
An uncommon but year-round resident of farmland hedgerows and field margins. Its bright yellow plumage and jangling song enliven rural lanes.
Year-round