Birds in West Midlands
Explore 143 species found in this region.
The West Midlands county is home to an impressive 143 recorded bird species, offering surprisingly diverse birdlife for a predominantly urban region. Parks, reservoirs, canals, and green corridors provide vital habitats for species ranging from the familiar Great Tit and Magpie to less expected visitors such as the Common Merganser, Eurasian Woodcock, and Mandarin Duck. Whether you're exploring Sutton Park, Sandwell Valley, or local nature reserves, the West Midlands rewards birdwatchers with a rich variety of resident and migratory species throughout the year.
Visiting in April? Look out for Barn Swallow and Black-necked Grebe arriving this month, and Common Gull and Corn Bunting depart for the season.
Showing 139–143 of 143 species
Woodpigeon
Columba palumbusLC
An abundant resident seen in gardens, parks and farmland. Large autumn flocks gather on arable fields across the region.
Year-round
Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla flavaLC
A rare and declining summer breeder, found on lowland farmland and wet meadows. One of the region's most threatened breeding passerines.
Apr–Sep
Yellow-browed Warbler
Phylloscopus inornatusLC
A rare October passage migrant from Siberia, occasionally found in parks and woodland edges. A sought-after find for West Midlands birders.
Oct
Yellow-legged Gull
Larus michahellisLC
A rare resident found among large gull flocks at reservoirs and tips. Requires careful identification, mainly noted in summer and autumn.
May–Nov
Yellowhammer
Emberiza citrinellaLC
A rare and declining resident of hedgerow-rich farmland, singing its distinctive song from exposed perches. Largely absent during late summer.
Oct–Jul