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What birds might you see?
By taking part in this year's Big Garden Birdwatch, it is possible that you may see one, or even all of the following birds. To help you recognise some of the birds in your garden here is some information about the top 15 birds of the 2007 survey. Use the links on this page for more information about any of the birds. The male blackbird is black with a bright orange-yellow eye-ring and bill, while the female is brown. More... |  |
A colourful mix of blue, yellow, white and green make this agile bird one of our most attractive resident garden visitors. More... |  |
This all-black crow is one of the cleverest, most adaptable of our birds. They are fairly solitary birds, so are usually found alone or in pairs. More... |  |
The UK's second commonest breeding bird, chaffinches are arguably one of the most colourful of our finches. More... |  |
Distinctive with buffy-pink plumage, black neck collar and long, white tail with a black base, collared doves are usually seen singly or in pairs. More... |  |
A small brown and grey bird with a slender beak, dunnocks are easily overlooked as they creep around under bushes in a mouse-like way. More... |  |
Goldfinches often feed in small flocks, and its twittering call, red face and black and yellow wings draw attention to it. More... |  |
Great tits are green and yellow with striking glossy black heads, white cheeks and a distinctive two-syllable song. More... |  |
The male greenfinch is a green bird with yellow patches on the wings, a forked tail and a stout beak, while the female is browner. More... |  |
This noisy and gregarious bird is one of our most familiar and is affectionately recognised as being a cheeky and loveable rogue with a promiscuous nature. More... |  |
The long-tailed tit is easily recognisable with its distinctive black, white and pink colouring, a tail that is bigger than its body, and undulating flight. More... |  |
With its noisy chattering, black-and-white plumage and long tail, there is nothing else quite like the magpie in the UK. More... |  |
With its bright, orange-red breast, brown back and dumpy shape, robins are a familiar garden bird. More... |  |
With a short tail, pointed head and triangular wings, a starling looks black at a distance but when seen closer it is very glossy with a sheen of purples and greens. More... |  |
The UK's largest and commonest pigeon is mostly grey, but has distinctive white neck and wing patches that are clearly visible in flight. More... |  |
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