Yorkshire Birds
Wild birds in Yorkshire.
Wild birds in Yorkshire.
Fieldfare are Winter visitors to Yorkshire from countries further north including those in Scandinavia. They can be seen in large flocks feasting on berries or searching for invertebrates.
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Great spotted woodpeckers are the commonest type of woodpecker, and can be seen in woodland. How can you tell the difference between juvenile, male and female?
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Herons are common and can be seen in most places where there's water and an opportunity to fish. Why are some grey herons fearful of people?
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Kestrels are often seen 'wind-hovering' near roads, above agricultural land, or over moors. How do you tell female from male?
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Kingfishers are charismatic, colourful and instantly recognisable. They aren't tolerant of humans and have keen eyesight.
Where in Yorkshire can you see a kingfisher?
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Short-eared owls can be nomadic, but they live throughout the year, and breed, in the north of England including Yorkshire.
What is the best time of year to see them?
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Sparrowhawks make surprise attacks on small birds, flying low and charging in. What is the longest recorded lifespan of a sparrowhawk?
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There are yellowhammers in Yorkshire, and they can be seen on farmland, in bushy areas and at woodland edge.
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