Crows & Jays in Tyne and Wear
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Tyne and Wear is home to 5 species from the crow and jay family (Corvidae), thriving across the county's diverse mix of urban parks, suburban gardens, farmland, and riverside corridors. The intelligent and adaptable Carrion Crow and Magpie are ubiquitous throughout Newcastle, Sunderland, and surrounding towns, while the colourful Eurasian Jay can be spotted in wooded areas such as Derwent Walk Country Park and Jesmond Dene. Rooks and Jackdaws are also commonly seen, often forming large communal roosts during the autumn and winter months.
Carrion Crow
Corvus coroneLC
A common and adaptable resident found across urban, suburban and rural habitats throughout the region all year round.
Year-round
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandariusLC
An uncommon but increasing resident of mature woodland and parks, often detected by its harsh screeching call before being seen.
Year-round
Jackdaw
Corvus monedulaLC
A common and sociable resident, nesting in buildings and old trees. Noisy flocks are a familiar sight across towns and parks.
Year-round
Magpie
Pica picaLC
A common and conspicuous resident of gardens, parks and farmland. Easily recognised by its bold black-and-white plumage and long tail.
Year-round
Rook
Corvus frugilegusLC
An uncommon resident forming noisy rookeries in tall trees across farmland and urban fringes, though declining in parts of the region.
Year-round