Grey Heron
Common
Habitat: All wetlands
Thrapston Gravel Pits
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Canada Goose
Very common
Habitat: Wetlands
An introduced species whose numbers are almost in pest
proportions
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Tufted Duck
Common
Habitat: Reservoirs, Lakes and Gravel Pits
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Coot
Common
Habitat: Reservoirs, Lakes and Gravel Pits
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Black-headed Gull
Very common
Habitat: Wetlands
Numbers increase in the winter. Visits most habitats in
search of food
Seen in large numbers in winter at the gull roosts at our
reservoirs
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Turtle Dove
Scarce
Habitat: Broad-leaved Woodland
Numbers have reduced in the last 10 years
Brigstock CP
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Tawny Owl
Common
Habitat: Woodland
Most vocal in the February and March
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Swallow
Common
Habitat: Variety of habitats
Summer visitor
Large flocks in autumn proir to migration
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Wren
Common
Habitat: Variety of habitats with low vegetation
Likes gardens
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Reed Warbler
Locally common
Habitat: Wetlands
Summer visitor
Pitsford Reservoir, Ditchford GP
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Blue Tit
Very common
Habitat: Woodland
Also found in a variety of other habitats including
gardens and parks
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Rook
Common
Habitat: Farmland
Nests in large tree-top colonies
In winter found in large crow flocks roaming the
countryside
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Greenfinch
Very common
Habitat: Gardens, parks and farmland
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