Uncommon Birds in England
95 species matching this filter.
England is home to around 95 uncommon bird species that reward patient and knowledgeable observers with truly memorable sightings. From the ethereal Barn Owl quartering farmland at dusk to the striking Eurasian Stone-curlew on dry heathlands and the elegant Common Crane returning to eastern wetlands, these birds occupy a fascinating range of habitats across the country. Whether scanning coastal waters for Arctic Jaegers and Great Skuas or exploring ancient woodlands for Eurasian Woodcock, birders willing to venture beyond the usual hotspots will find England's uncommon species well worth the effort.
Showing 93–95 of 95 species
Woodlark
Lullula arboreaLC
An uncommon year-round resident of lowland heaths and forest clearings, mainly in southern England. Its sweet, descending song is a hallmark of sandy heathland.
Year-round
Yellow-browed Warbler
Phylloscopus inornatusLC
An uncommon autumn visitor from Siberia, mainly seen along the east coast in October. Increasingly recorded in recent years.
Sep–Jan
Yellow-legged Gull
Larus michahellisLC
An uncommon but increasing resident, often mixed in with Herring Gull flocks. Most frequent in southern England, especially in late summer.
Year-round