Common Birds in Tyne and Wear
44 species matching this filter.
Tyne and Wear supports a rich variety of common bird species across its diverse habitats, from the urban parks and gardens of Newcastle and Sunderland to the estuaries and coastline along the North Sea. With 44 commonly spotted species, birdwatchers can enjoy sightings of familiar favourites such as Blackbirds, Chaffinches, European Goldfinches and Common Starlings, alongside coastal visitors like Great Black-backed Gulls and Great Cormorants. For a broader look at the species you're likely to encounter in your back garden, our guide to 23 Common Garden Birds in the UK (Full Guide with Pictures) is a great place to start.
Showing 1–23 of 44 species
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rusticaLC
A common summer breeder arriving in April, nesting in farm buildings and under bridges before departing by October.
Apr–Oct
Blackbird
Turdus merulaLC
A common and familiar resident of gardens, parks and woodland throughout the region, often seen foraging on lawns year-round.
Year-round
Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleusLC
A common and much-loved garden resident, readily using nest boxes. Present year-round in parks, hedgerows and woodland.
Year-round
Canada Goose
Branta canadensisLC
A common resident found year-round on park lakes, rivers, and reservoirs throughout the region. Feral populations are well established.
Year-round
Carrion Crow
Corvus coroneLC
A common and adaptable resident found across urban, suburban and rural habitats throughout the region all year round.
Year-round
Chaffinch
Fringilla coelebsLC
A common resident of woodlands, hedgerows and gardens throughout the region, easily recognised by its bold wing bars and cheerful song.
Year-round
Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus collybitaLC
A common resident heard year-round, its distinctive two-note call echoing through woodlands, parks, and gardens.
Year-round
Coal Tit
Periparus aterLC
A common resident of coniferous and mixed woodland, also visiting garden feeders regularly, especially in winter months.
Year-round
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Common Gull
Larus canusLC
A common year-round gull found on playing fields, reservoirs, and coasts. Numbers peak in winter with an influx of continental birds.
Year-round
Common Pheasant
Phasianus colchicusLC
A common resident of farmland, hedgerows, and woodland edges. Widely released for shooting and seen year-round across rural areas.
Year-round
Common Starling
Sturnus vulgarisLC
A common and familiar resident, often seen in noisy flocks on rooftops and lawns. Winter roosts can number thousands, notably along the Tyne.
Year-round
Common Swift
Apus apusLC
A common summer breeder, screaming over rooftops from May to August. Nests in older buildings across Newcastle and surrounding towns.
May–Sep
Common Tern
Sterna hirundoLC
A common breeding visitor from April to October, nesting on pontoons and islands along the Tyne and at coastal wetlands.
Apr–Oct
Coot
Fulica atraLC
A common resident on lakes, park ponds and reservoirs throughout the year. Readily seen at sites like Saltwell Park and the Leas.
Year-round
Curlew
Numenius arquataNT
A common year-round resident found on estuarine mudflats and coastal fields. Numbers bolstered in winter by continental birds at sites like the Tyne estuary.
Year-round
Dunnock
Prunella modularisLC
A common resident found year-round in gardens, hedgerows and parks, often heard singing its rapid warbling song from dense cover.
Year-round
Eurasian Oystercatcher
Haematopus ostralegusNT
A common year-round resident along the coast and estuaries. Breeds inland on farmland and frequents rocky shores in winter.
Year-round
Eurasian Wren
Troglodytes troglodytesLC
A common and vocal resident, found in almost every habitat from dense woodland to urban gardens. Remarkably loud for its size.
Year-round
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelisLC
A common and colourful resident, increasingly seen on garden feeders. Roaming flocks feed on teasel and thistle heads in autumn and winter.
Year-round
European Herring Gull
Larus argentatusLC
A familiar and noisy resident, nesting on rooftops across urban Tyne and Wear. Present in large numbers throughout the year.
Year-round
European Robin
Erithacus rubeculaLC
A common and confiding resident of gardens, parks and woodland throughout the region. Sings year-round and defends territory even in winter.
Year-round
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinusLC
A bulky, powerful gull present year-round along the coast and at harbours, often dominating smaller gulls at feeding sites.
Year-round
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carboLC
A common resident found along rivers, reservoirs, and the coast, often seen perched with wings outstretched to dry.
Year-round