Birds on Magog Down

Trees planted over a decade ago form five separate areas of woodland which have established well and have attracted several species of bird. Careful management of the grassland has contributed to their welfare. Bird surveys have been carried out at regular intervals and are continuing. Over the years about fifty species have been recorded.

Birds commonly seen throughout the year:

• Blackbird, Dunnock, Mistle Thrush, Robin, Song Thrush, Skylark, Starling, Wren
•  Finches:  Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Linnet, Siskin
•  Tits:  Blue Tit, Great Tit
•  Crow family:  Crow, Jackdaw, Jay, Magpie, Rook
•  Collared Dove, Turtle Dove, Wood pigeon, Corn Bunting

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Birds less commonly seen:

• Bullfinch, Long-tailed Tit, Meadow Pipit, Yellow Hammer and Pied Wagtail

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Summer Migrants (April to September):

• Warblers:  Garden, Willow, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Whitethroat
•  Swallow, House Martin, Swift, Spotted Flycatcher, Grey Wagtail
•  Cuckoo (heard but not recorded as seen)

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Winter Migrants (October to March):

• Fieldfare, Redwing

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Birds often seen Flying over the Magog Down:

• Heron, Gulls, Ducks, Geese, Swans