Finches in South Yorkshire
9 species matching this filter.
South Yorkshire's varied landscapes, from the moorlands of the Peak District fringe to urban parks and farmland in the lowlands, support a wonderful diversity of finches. Nine species have been recorded across the county, including familiar garden visitors like the Chaffinch and European Goldfinch alongside scarcer species such as the Brambling and Red Crossbill. For help telling these colourful birds apart, see our Types of Finches in the UK: Identification Guide.
Brambling
Fringilla montifringillaLC
A rare winter visitor from Scandinavia, sometimes joining Chaffinch flocks at woodland edges and beneath beech trees from October to April.
Oct–Apr
Bullfinch
Pyrrhula pyrrhulaLC
An uncommon but year-round resident of hedgerows, orchards, and woodland edges. Shy and unobtrusive, often detected by its soft piping call.
Year-round
Chaffinch
Fringilla coelebsLC
A common resident of woodlands, hedgerows and gardens throughout the year. One of the region's most familiar songbirds.
Year-round
Common Redpoll
Acanthis flammeaLC
An uncommon resident favouring birch and alder woodland. Often seen in small flocks feeding acrobatically in treetops, especially in winter.
Year-round
Eurasian Siskin
Spinus spinusLC
An uncommon resident, more conspicuous in winter when flocks visit alder trees and garden feeders. Breeds in conifer woodland in the west.
Year-round
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelisLC
A common and colourful resident, increasingly visiting garden feeders. Flocks gather on seed-rich brownfield sites in autumn and winter.
Year-round
Greenfinch
Chloris chlorisLC
A common year-round resident of gardens, hedgerows, and woodland edges. Numbers have declined due to trichomonosis but it remains widespread.
Year-round
Linnet
Linaria cannabinaLC
A common resident of farmland, scrubby hillsides, and brownfield sites. Forms large winter flocks on stubble fields and weedy margins.
Year-round
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Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostraLC
A rare and nomadic resident of conifer plantations, with numbers varying year to year. Listen for loud flight calls over forests in the west.
Jul–May