Our garden is indeed part of our daily existence. Irrespective of their size and nature, they should be part of our daily existence. Whenever birds enjoy, there is a way it brings people together and brings out something positive in them.
The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is a great yearly event. Currently, it is in its 39th edition, and it is an opportunity for bird lovers to determine the number of birds that come to their local park or garden.
In the early part of this year, at least 420,000 people were part of the event, and it is assumed that well over 6.7 million birds are available in various parts of the country. It is a great experience to have hundreds of thousands of people doing other things than sitting down and watching birds.
It not only allows them to watch the countless birds that come to the garden but also allows them to know how their birds are doing in the first place.
Birds are indispensable in the world as they are part of the world. They do several things, which would have been challenging to do. When you eat berries, it would not have been possible to spread the seed.
They do that, where you see it in different places. Furthermore, birds are helpful when it comes to controlling the number of insects that are available such as caterpillars and other smaller animals. Birds are also good at pollinating plants as hummingbirds take pollen around with it when they feed on nectar and so on.
Other bigger animals can also depend on the birds for their livelihood. When the birds die, wild animals, especially those that depend on carrion, will eat it up. These birds are helpful to people as they contribute to their well-being and boost the economy.
Research recently conducted by Kings College in London indicated listening to the birds can make people happy. It is also known that many people can become happy just by watching and listening to the birds.
This can become part of their encounter with nature. In recent days, birds have created jobs for several people, and birds can also boost the national economy.
In history, it has inspired art as well as music. Birds are beneficial for human existence. Below is a list of 20 birds to spot in your garden.
1. House sparrow
This bird species is perhaps the most loved in the UK. One can identify males from their grey heads and black bib.
The bibs are essential to the bird because the bigger it dominates. On the other hand, the female counterpart can be distinguished by its pale brown feather. The birds can be small. It is known to be very strong, and its strong beak is to help it eat beak.
2. Starling
Starling is another popular bird species in the country. They always move in flock and can spend some time on the ground running.
They may appear black, but when you go close, you see green and sheen purple. The specie is very common, and you can always see it in the morning after a wet night. They consume seed mixes such as sunflower, suet cake, etc.
3. Blue tit
This bird looks attractive because of the colorful mixture of white, yellow, blue, and green colors. There is no doubt that it is one of the most attractive birds in the world today.
It can feed on caterpillars, insects, nuts as well as seeds. During summer and spring, one can see them feed on invertebrates. Many people do not like eating milk from milkmen, and this phenomenon is no longer an issue.
4. Wood pigeon
This pigeon is the most common species in the country. It can easily be identified by its color: the white wing patches and white neck patch.
The bird can eat almost anything it sees that is consumable. Because they are relatively bigger than others, they can easily push away smaller birds to ensure enough to eat. The birds are loved, and it is not surprising that they are often welcomed in the garden.
5. Great tit
At least six tit species can breed in the country, but this species is the most popular. It features a distinctive blackhead as well white cheeks that set it apart.
It has a bright yellow chest and a black stripe running down. The stripe is what makes the difference between the males and the females. They can live on insects, but they will accept it if you give them seed.
6. Goldfinch
You can always recognize the bird from its distinctive scarlet face as well as its bright yellow wing patch. The bird can be delicate, but it is highly mobile. It eats anything you give it. You know when it is around for its trilling and tinkling call.
7. Robin
Much British love this bird because of the voices and the cheeky attitudes. It features bright red breasts, which many people like to behold.
The birds can be aggressive. When Christmas time approaches, you will remember the bird, as it is associated with delivering Christmas cards. This behavior is linked to tradition.
8. Collared dove
Many believe that this species originates from southern Asia from where it finds its place in the UK and other parts of the world. Its black and thin collar often identifies it.
Furthermore, it has a white and long tail. It arrived in the country in the year 1953 and was able to spread to many gardens because it breeds yearly.
9. Dunnock
This species is not given the attention it deserves because they are tiny, and they allow crawling around in the bushes looking for insects to eat; because of this, they are not always seen. They are also famous for their unique breeding methods, referred to as trio.
10. Magpie
If you observe the bird from a distance, it will look as if it is black, but when you come close to it, you will notice that it is green and subtle blue. This species often moves in small groups.
It can make plenty of noise and makes a chattering call. When the winter comes, they become vegetarian. Summer season, they will change their diet to insects. They are scavengers, pest destroyers, and so on. It is often regarded as a jack of all trades.
11. Jackdaw
This species is the least in terms of numbers. It may seem black, but when you come close, you observe that it is dark grey. The black ravens differentiate it from other bird species.
It features blue and pale eyes. It can always join other birds to roost together in the autumn season.
12. Long-tailed tit
It is not difficult to recognize this unique species. The animal features unique colorings and a long tail in addition to a small body. The males and the females share black, pale pink, and white color, and it equally features a different kind of white crown. They are easily recognizable in a flock.
13. Chaffinch
This bird is expected in the UK garden, and the male can be distinguished from the female because of the color. The female features a brown buff, while the male has a blue-grey hood and a pink face.
They are mostly woodland, but they can quickly adapt to any environment once there is wood. One can always see them hop around the ground.
14. Greenfinch
This bird is a colorful character, and many people like it. It is famous for its wheeling and twittering song. You can easily recognize the bird when it flies from the combination of green and yellow colors.
Another distinguishing characteristic is that it is highly sociable, but it can constantly quarrel with other birds. Their major food includes seeds and nuts, and they can also enjoy taking peanuts, sunflower hearts and seeds, nyer seed, and so on.
15. Coal tit
This species cannot be very colorful, but it still has some distinguishing characteristics that set it apart. You differentiate from other birds from its color.
It features white cheeks and a grey back, in addition to its unique head pattern. It consumes different kinds of food, such as hearts and seeds, and it can store and hide food for future use.
16. Song thrush
These birds used to be a large number as they flock around gardens in large numbers. The population of the species is on the decrease.
They do not consume the usual type of food that others consume. It can be differentiated from several other birds out there from the unique way it sings.
17. Wren
Wren is popular in this country. You can see plenty of them in gardens foraging at the garden center or corner, and they can feed on insects and spiders.
It features very long toes and legs, contrasting with the harsh wind. Despite its small size, this bird has a loud voice. These birds are fond of roosting together.
18. Carrion crow
This species is the most adaptable and perhaps the cleverest in the gardens. They are different from other birds in their movement as they are more solitary.
The highest number you can see at any time is when they move in pairs. Before moving to any garden, they are very cautious, but they will always come for food, and it does not go to places where it is not safe. They feed on shellfish and other food.
19. Bullfinch
This bird is medium in size, round in shape, and features a robust and large bill. Both the male and the female have the same type of black cap. They eat green leaves, especially tree buds in springs.
20. Blackbird
These are perhaps the most striking birds in the gardens today. Females have a brown color and have streaks and spots on their breasts.
They are commonly seen around the gardens and lawns. This species belongs to the thrush family. Depending on the season, these birds can feed on different diets, such as worms, insects, and fruit.
Our garden is indeed part of our daily existence. Irrespective of their size and nature, they should be part of our daily existence. Whenever birds enjoy, there is a way it brings people together and brings out something positive in them.
The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is a great yearly event. Currently, it is in its 39th edition, and it is an opportunity for bird lovers to determine the number of birds that come to their local park or garden.
In the early part of this year, at least 420,000 people were part of the event, and it is assumed that well over 6.7 million birds are available in various parts of the country. It is a great experience to have hundreds of thousands of people doing other things than sitting down and watching birds.
It not only allows them to watch the countless birds that come to the garden but also allows them to know how their birds are doing in the first place.
Birds are indispensable in the world as they are part of the world. They do several things, which would have been challenging to do. When you eat berries, it would not have been possible to spread the seed.
They do that, where you see it in different places. Furthermore, birds are helpful when it comes to controlling the number of insects that are available such as caterpillars and other smaller animals. Birds are also good at pollinating plants as hummingbirds take pollen around with it when they feed on nectar and so on.
Other bigger animals can also depend on the birds for their livelihood. When the birds die, wild animals, especially those that depend on carrion, will eat it up. These birds are helpful to people as they contribute to their well-being and boost the economy.
Research recently conducted by Kings College in London indicated listening to the birds can make people happy. It is also known that many people can become happy just by watching and listening to the birds.
This can become part of their encounter with nature. In recent days, birds have created jobs for several people, and birds can also boost the national economy.
In history, it has inspired art as well as music. Birds are beneficial for human existence. Below is a list of 20 birds to spot in your garden.
Table of Contents
- 1. House sparrow
- 2. Starling
- 3. Blue tit
- 4. Wood pigeon
- 5. Great tit
- 6. Goldfinch
- 7. Robin
- 8. Collared dove
- 9. Dunnock
- 10. Magpie
- 11. Jackdaw
- 12. Long-tailed tit
- 13. Chaffinch
- 14. Greenfinch
- 15. Coal tit
- 16. Song thrush
- 17. Wren
- 18. Carrion crow
- 19. Bullfinch
- 20. Blackbird
- 1. House sparrow
- 2. Starling
- 3. Blue tit
- 4. Wood pigeon
- 5. Great tit
- 6. Goldfinch
- 7. Robin
- 8. Collared dove
- 9. Dunnock
- 10. Magpie
- 11. Jackdaw
- 12. Long-tailed tit
- 13. Chaffinch
- 14. Greenfinch
- 15. Coal tit
- 16. Song thrush
- 17. Wren
- 18. Carrion crow
- 19. Bullfinch
- 20. Blackbird
- 1. House sparrow
- 2. Starling
- 3. Blue tit
- 4. Wood pigeon
- 5. Great tit
- 6. Goldfinch
- 7. Robin
- 8. Collared dove
- 9. Dunnock
- 10. Magpie
- 11. Jackdaw
- 12. Long-tailed tit
- 13. Chaffinch
- 14. Greenfinch
- 15. Coal tit
- 16. Song thrush
- 17. Wren
- 18. Carrion crow
- 19. Bullfinch
- 20. Blackbird
1. House sparrow
This bird species is perhaps the most loved in the UK. One can identify males from their grey heads and black bib.
The bibs are essential to the bird because the bigger it dominates. On the other hand, the female counterpart can be distinguished by its pale brown feather. The birds can be small. It is known to be very strong, and its strong beak is to help it eat beak.
2. Starling
Starling is another popular bird species in the country. They always move in flock and can spend some time on the ground running.
They may appear black, but when you go close, you see green and sheen purple. The specie is very common, and you can always see it in the morning after a wet night. They consume seed mixes such as sunflower, suet cake, etc.
3. Blue tit
This bird looks attractive because of the colorful mixture of white, yellow, blue, and green colors. There is no doubt that it is one of the most attractive birds in the world today.
It can feed on caterpillars, insects, nuts as well as seeds. During summer and spring, one can see them feed on invertebrates. Many people do not like eating milk from milkmen, and this phenomenon is no longer an issue.
4. Wood pigeon
This pigeon is the most common species in the country. It can easily be identified by its color: the white wing patches and white neck patch.
The bird can eat almost anything it sees that is consumable. Because they are relatively bigger than others, they can easily push away smaller birds to ensure enough to eat. The birds are loved, and it is not surprising that they are often welcomed in the garden.
5. Great tit
At least six tit species can breed in the country, but this species is the most popular. It features a distinctive blackhead as well white cheeks that set it apart.
It has a bright yellow chest and a black stripe running down. The stripe is what makes the difference between the males and the females. They can live on insects, but they will accept it if you give them seed.
6. Goldfinch
You can always recognize the bird from its distinctive scarlet face as well as its bright yellow wing patch. The bird can be delicate, but it is highly mobile. It eats anything you give it. You know when it is around for its trilling and tinkling call.
7. Robin
Much British love this bird because of the voices and the cheeky attitudes. It features bright red breasts, which many people like to behold.
The birds can be aggressive. When Christmas time approaches, you will remember the bird, as it is associated with delivering Christmas cards. This behavior is linked to tradition.
8. Collared dove
Many believe that this species originates from southern Asia from where it finds its place in the UK and other parts of the world. Its black and thin collar often identifies it.
Furthermore, it has a white and long tail. It arrived in the country in the year 1953 and was able to spread to many gardens because it breeds yearly.
9. Dunnock
This species is not given the attention it deserves because they are tiny, and they allow crawling around in the bushes looking for insects to eat; because of this, they are not always seen. They are also famous for their unique breeding methods, referred to as trio.
10. Magpie
If you observe the bird from a distance, it will look as if it is black, but when you come close to it, you will notice that it is green and subtle blue. This species often moves in small groups.
It can make plenty of noise and makes a chattering call. When the winter comes, they become vegetarian. Summer season, they will change their diet to insects. They are scavengers, pest destroyers, and so on. It is often regarded as a jack of all trades.
11. Jackdaw
This species is the least in terms of numbers. It may seem black, but when you come close, you observe that it is dark grey. The black ravens differentiate it from other bird species.
It features blue and pale eyes. It can always join other birds to roost together in the autumn season.
12. Long-tailed tit
It is not difficult to recognize this unique species. The animal features unique colorings and a long tail in addition to a small body. The males and the females share black, pale pink, and white color, and it equally features a different kind of white crown. They are easily recognizable in a flock.
13. Chaffinch
This bird is expected in the UK garden, and the male can be distinguished from the female because of the color. The female features a brown buff, while the male has a blue-grey hood and a pink face.
They are mostly woodland, but they can quickly adapt to any environment once there is wood. One can always see them hop around the ground.
14. Greenfinch
This bird is a colorful character, and many people like it. It is famous for its wheeling and twittering song. You can easily recognize the bird when it flies from the combination of green and yellow colors.
Another distinguishing characteristic is that it is highly sociable, but it can constantly quarrel with other birds. Their major food includes seeds and nuts, and they can also enjoy taking peanuts, sunflower hearts and seeds, nyer seed, and so on.
15. Coal tit
This species cannot be very colorful, but it still has some distinguishing characteristics that set it apart. You differentiate from other birds from its color.
It features white cheeks and a grey back, in addition to its unique head pattern. It consumes different kinds of food, such as hearts and seeds, and it can store and hide food for future use.
16. Song thrush
These birds used to be a large number as they flock around gardens in large numbers. The population of the species is on the decrease.
They do not consume the usual type of food that others consume. It can be differentiated from several other birds out there from the unique way it sings.
17. Wren
Wren is popular in this country. You can see plenty of them in gardens foraging at the garden center or corner, and they can feed on insects and spiders.
It features very long toes and legs, contrasting with the harsh wind. Despite its small size, this bird has a loud voice. These birds are fond of roosting together.
18. Carrion crow
This species is the most adaptable and perhaps the cleverest in the gardens. They are different from other birds in their movement as they are more solitary.
The highest number you can see at any time is when they move in pairs. Before moving to any garden, they are very cautious, but they will always come for food, and it does not go to places where it is not safe. They feed on shellfish and other food.
19. Bullfinch
This bird is medium in size, round in shape, and features a robust and large bill. Both the male and the female have the same type of black cap. They eat green leaves, especially tree buds in springs.
20. Blackbird
These are perhaps the most striking birds in the gardens today. Females have a brown color and have streaks and spots on their breasts.
They are commonly seen around the gardens and lawns. This species belongs to the thrush family. Depending on the season, these birds can feed on different diets, such as worms, insects, and fruit.
Our garden is indeed part of our daily existence. Irrespective of their size and nature, they should be part of our daily existence.
Whenever birds enjoy, there is a way it brings people together and brings out something positive in them.
The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is a great yearly event. Currently, it is in its 39th edition, and it is an opportunity for bird lovers to determine the number of birds that come to their local park or garden.
In the early part of this year, at least 420,000 people were part of the event, and it is assumed that well over 6.7 million birds are available in various parts of the country.
It is a great experience to have hundreds of thousands of people doing other things than sitting down and watching birds.
It not only allows them to watch the countless birds that come to the garden but also allows them to know how their birds are doing in the first place.
Birds are indispensable in the world as they are part of the world. They do several things, which would have been challenging to do. When you eat berries, it would not have been possible to spread the seed.
They do that, where you see it in different places. Furthermore, birds are helpful when it comes to controlling the number of insects that are available such as caterpillars and other smaller animals. Birds are also good at pollinating plants as hummingbirds take pollen around with it when they feed on nectar and so on.
Other bigger animals can also depend on the birds for their livelihood. When the birds die, wild animals, especially those that depend on carrion, will eat it up. These birds are helpful to people as they contribute to their well-being and boost the economy.
Research recently conducted by Kings College in London indicated listening to the birds can make people happy. It is also known that many people can become happy just by watching and listening to the birds.
This can become part of their encounter with nature. In recent days, birds have created jobs for several people, and birds can also boost the national economy.
In history, it has inspired art as well as music. Birds are beneficial for human existence. Below is a list of 20 birds to spot in your garden.
1. House sparrow
This bird species is perhaps the most loved in the UK. One can identify males from their grey heads and black bib.
The bibs are essential to the bird because the bigger it dominates. On the other hand, the female counterpart can be distinguished by its pale brown feather. The birds can be small. It is known to be very strong, and its strong beak is to help it eat beak.
2. Starling
Starling is another popular bird species in the country. They always move in a flock and can spend some time on the ground running.
They may appear black, but when you go close, you see green and sheen purple. The specie is very common, and you can always see it in the morning after a wet night. They consume seed mixes such as sunflower, suet cake, etc.
3. Blue tit
This bird looks attractive because of the colorful mixture of white, yellow, blue, and green colors. There is no doubt that it is one of the most attractive birds in the world today.
It can feed on caterpillars, insects, nuts as well as seeds. During summer and spring, one can see them feed on invertebrates. Many people do not like eating milk from milkmen, and this phenomenon is no longer an issue.
4. Wood pigeon
This pigeon is the most common species in the country. It can easily be identified by its color: the white wing patches and white neck patch.
The bird can eat almost anything it sees that is consumable. Because they are relatively bigger than others, they can easily push away smaller birds to ensure enough to eat.
The birds are loved, and it is not surprising that they are often welcomed in the garden.
5. Great tit
At least six tit species can breed in the country, but this species is the most popular. It features a distinctive blackhead as well white cheeks that set it apart.
It has a bright yellow chest and a black stripe running down. The stripe is what makes the difference between the males and the females. They can live on insects, but they will accept it if you give them seed.
6. Goldfinch
You can always recognize the bird from its distinctive scarlet face as well as its bright yellow wing patch. The bird can be delicate, but it is highly mobile. It eats anything you give it. You know when it is around for its trilling and tinkling call.
7. Robin
Much British love this bird because of the voices and the cheeky attitudes. It features bright redbreasts, which many people like to behold.
The birds can be aggressive. When Christmas time approaches, you will remember the bird, as it is associated with delivering Christmas cards. This behavior is linked to tradition.
8. Collared dove
Many believe that this species originates from southern Asia from where it finds its place in the UK and other parts of the world. Its black and thin collar often identifies it.
Furthermore, it has a white and long tail. It arrived in the country in the year 1953 and was able to spread to many gardens because it breeds yearly.
9. Dunnock
This species is not given the attention it deserves because they are tiny, and they allow crawling around in the bushes looking for insects to eat; because of this, they are not always seen. They are also famous for their unique breeding methods, referred to as trio.
10. Magpie
If you observe the bird from a distance, it will look as if it is black, but when you come close to it, you will notice that it is green and subtle blue. This species often moves in small groups.
It can make plenty of noise and makes a chattering call. When the winter comes, they become vegetarian. Summer season, they will change their diet to insects. They are scavengers, pest destroyers, and so on. It is often regarded as a jack of all trades.
11. Jackdaw
This species is the least in terms of numbers. It may seem black, but when you come close, you observe that it is dark grey. The black ravens differentiate it from other bird species.
It features blue and pale eyes. It can always join other birds to roost together in the autumn season.
12. Long-tailed tit
It is not difficult to recognize this unique species. The animal features unique colorings and a long tail in addition to a small body. The males and the females share black, pale pink, and white color, and it equally features a different kind of white crown. They are easily recognizable in a flock.
13. Chaffinch
This bird is expected in the UK garden, and the male can be distinguished from the female because of the color. The female features a brown buff, while the male has a blue-grey hood and a pink face.
They are mostly woodland, but they can quickly adapt to any environment once there is wood. One can always see them hop around the ground.
14. Greenfinch
This bird is a colorful character, and many people like it. It is famous for its wheeling and twittering song. You can easily recognize the bird when it flies from the combination of green and yellow colors.
Another distinguishing characteristic is that it is highly sociable, but it can constantly quarrel with other birds. Their major food includes seeds and nuts, and they can also enjoy taking peanuts, sunflower hearts and seeds, nyer seed, and so on.
15. Coal tit
This species cannot be very colorful, but it still has some distinguishing characteristics that set it apart. You differentiate from other birds from its color.
It features white cheeks and a grey back, in addition to its unique head pattern. It consumes different kinds of food, such as hearts and seeds, and it can store and hide food for future use.
16. Song thrush
These birds used to be a large number as they flock around gardens in large numbers. The population of the species is on the decrease.
They do not consume the usual type of food that others consume. It can be differentiated from several other birds out there from the unique way it sings.
17. Wren
Wren is popular in this country. You can see plenty of them in gardens foraging at the garden center or corner, and they can feed on insects and spiders.
It features very long toes and legs, contrasting with the harsh wind. Despite its small size, this bird has a loud voice. These birds are fond of roosting together.
18. Carrion crow
This species is the most adaptable and perhaps the cleverest in the gardens. They are different from other birds in their movement as they are more solitary.
The highest number you can see at any time is when they move in pairs. Before moving to any garden, they are very cautious, but they will always come for food, and it does not go to places where it is not safe. They feed on shellfish and other food.
19. Bullfinch
This bird is medium in size, round in shape, and features a robust and large bill. Both the male and the female have the same type of black cap. They eat green leaves, especially tree buds in springs.
20. Blackbird
These are perhaps the most striking birds in the gardens today. Females have a brown color and have streaks and spots on their breasts.
They are commonly seen around the gardens and lawns. This species belongs to the thrush family. Depending on the season, these birds can feed on different diets, such as worms, insects, and fruit.
