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Bird Library
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Stonechat
Saxicola torquata
The Stonechat is similar in size to the Robin. Strongly territorial and do remain in pairs not known to densely populate an area. Can be susceptible to the cold weather here in the UK however some birds will migrate to the continent in the winter.
Swallow
Hirundo rustica
This remarkable bird travels to the U.K. each year from southern Africa, a distance of over 10,000 km. Each year they try to return to the previous years nest site and often have to do considerable repair work before taking up residence. Swallows choose to nest near water as they need access to wet mud, their principal building material. Numbers have declined in recent years due to changes in farming practices which have reduced the availability of insects and nest sites.
Swift
Apus apus
This is an amazing bird which does most things on the wing. It has been known to rise to the height of 10000 feet whilst resting. Mating and sleeping on the wing is another of its attributes..
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Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
The Tree Sparrow was once a common sight in rural areas but the population has reduced so dramatically in the last three decades, it is on the red conservation list for the most threatened of bird species.
Woodpigeon
Columba palumbus
The Woodpigeon is Britain’s largest and commonest pigeon. Its five note cooing can be heard as early as February. These birds have a voracious appetite and are prolific breeders- the springtime population can almost treble by the end of the summer.
