Birds of Northamptonshire
13 species of Birds regularly found in Northamptonshire
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Grey Heron Common Habitat: All wetlands Thrapston Gravel Pits |
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Canada Goose Very common Habitat: Wetlands An introduced species whose numbers are almost in pest proportions |
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Tufted Duck Common Habitat: Reservoirs, Lakes and Gravel Pits |
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Coot Common Habitat: Reservoirs, Lakes and Gravel Pits |
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Black-headed Gull Very common Habitat: Wetlands Numbers increase in the winter. Visits most habitats in search of food Seen in large numbers in winter at the gull roosts at our reservoirs |
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Turtle Dove Scarce Habitat: Broad-leaved Woodland Numbers have reduced in the last 10 years Brigstock CP |
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Tawny Owl Common Habitat: Woodland Most vocal in the February and March |
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Swallow Common Habitat: Variety of habitats Summer visitor Large flocks in autumn proir to migration |
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Wren Common Habitat: Variety of habitats with low vegetation Likes gardens |
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Reed Warbler Locally common Habitat: Wetlands Summer visitor Pitsford Reservoir, Ditchford GP |
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Blue Tit Very common Habitat: Woodland Also found in a variety of other habitats including gardens and parks |
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Rook Common Habitat: Farmland Nests in large tree-top colonies In winter found in large crow flocks roaming the countryside |
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Greenfinch Very common Habitat: Gardens, parks and farmland |
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