Birds of Northamptonshire

13 species of Birds regularly found in Northamptonshire

Grey Heron
Common
Habitat: All wetlands

Thrapston Gravel Pits
Canada Goose
Very common
Habitat: Wetlands
An introduced species whose numbers are almost in pest proportions

Tufted Duck
Common
Habitat: Reservoirs, Lakes and Gravel Pits


Coot
Common
Habitat: Reservoirs, Lakes and Gravel Pits


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
Turtle Dove
Scarce
Habitat: Broad-leaved Woodland
Numbers have reduced in the last 10 years
Brigstock CP
Tawny Owl
Common
Habitat: Woodland
Most vocal in the February and March

Swallow
Common
Habitat: Variety of habitats
Summer visitor
Large flocks in autumn proir to migration
Wren
Common
Habitat: Variety of habitats with low vegetation
Likes gardens

Reed Warbler
Locally common
Habitat: Wetlands
Summer visitor
Pitsford Reservoir, Ditchford GP
Blue Tit
Very common
Habitat: Woodland
Also found in a variety of other habitats including gardens and parks

Rook
Common
Habitat: Farmland
Nests in large tree-top colonies
In winter found in large crow flocks roaming the countryside
Greenfinch
Very common
Habitat: Gardens, parks and farmland