Birds
Here is a list I'm compiling of all the birds I've spotted in the garden. The photos are mostly stills from videos I have recorded and I hope to improve them over time...
Blue tit
Seen all year round at the feeders and can be seen nesting in the spring.
https://youtu.be/XoKxJ2AuxjQ
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_blue_tit
Long-tailed tit
Started coming to the feeders daily since November 2020.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-tailed_tit
Chaffinch
Can be seen at the feeders all year round. They love the sunflower hearts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_chaffinch
Goldfinch
Can be seen at the feeders all year round. Also love the sunflower hearts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_goldfinch
Greenfinch
Not seen as often as the Chaffinch and Goldfinch. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_greenfinch
Bullfinch
Male first spotted at the feeders on the 26th of January 2021 and has been coming most days since.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_bullfinch
Brambling
Occasional visitor in the winter.
https://youtu.be/_up3rqjuXMU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brambling
Robin
Seen every day all year round at the feeders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1JoFxkg0Gw
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_robin
Siskin
Usually spotted most days at the feeders, not so much mid winter. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_siskin
Yellowhammer
Common sight at the feeders except in winter. Usually on the ground.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowhammer
Common Chiffchaff
Rarer sightings, photo here of parent and fledglings.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_chiffchaff
Pied Wagtail
Often seen hopping around the grass catching insects. Juvenile photo here.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_wagtail
Lesser Redpoll
Started appearing at the feeders April 2021
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesser_redpoll
Wren
Such a tiny bird. Made a beautiful nest in the garden last spring. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wren
https://youtu.be/IJw0yR39qLE
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Spotted daily at the feeders and Bird Bath. https://youtu.be/sjKmzvm6BSI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_spotted_woodpecker
Wood Pigeon
Rare visitor at the feeders, tidies up dropped seeds. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_wood_pigeon
Pheasant
We have 2 males and up to 9 females visit the feeders daily. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pheasant
Jay
Often at the stump feeder away from the house, not often at the main feeders. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay
Hooded Crow
Always nearby on the lookout for a stray fat balls or apple core to fly off with. Very nervous of humans. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hooded_crow
House Martin
Spotted checking out the eves of the house for nesting sites. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_house_martin
Sparrowhawk
Male shown in the photo, female has been spotted too at the feeders looking for food. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJUB9R_dg9Q
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_sparrowhawk
Buzzard
Been visiting when I have had chicken out for the Pinemarten. https://youtu.be/3wipLGVECyA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_buzzard
Barn Swallow
Zip over the pond catching flies in warmer months. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barn_swallow
Tawny Owl
Often hear their calls at night. One has visited the Owl box but not taken to it yet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRCo0xlFqSw https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tawny_owl
Heron
Often in the pond catching small fish and frogs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKJRSvOGf-I
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heron
Mallard
Occasional visits to the pond and will overnight in the long grass. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKJRSvOGf-I
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallard
Common Reed Bunting
Occasional visits to the seed tray at the feeders. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_reed_bunting
Nuthatch
Spotted at the feeders from April 2021. https://youtu.be/AUQCQ3eAuk0 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuthatch