Birds of Moy
What has actually been seen around Moy: 46 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 46 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 183 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Robin
- Busiest month
- May
- Elevation
- 19 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 17.2 h / 7.3 h
What the records say about Moy
46 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Moy (Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon) since 2010, across 183 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Robin, Barn Swallow and Chaffinch.
Moy is a garden-bird place: 84% of the records here are small songbirds, doves, woodpeckers and the other birds that come to feeders and garden trees. Robin, Barn Swallow, Chaffinch and Blackbird make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
Dungannon, 9 km to the north-west, has more species on record (67 against 46).
Daylight runs from 17 h 15 min at midsummer to 7 h 17 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:26 in mid-April and 4:50 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Moy
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RobinErithacus rubecula | 24 |
| 2 | Barn SwallowHirundo rustica | 14 |
| 3 | ChaffinchFringilla coelebs | 12 |
| 4 | BlackbirdTurdus merula | 11 |
| 5 | Common BuzzardButeo buteo | 10 |
| 6 | Pied WagtailMotacilla alba | 8 |
| 7 | Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus | 7 |
| 8 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 5 |
| 9 | JayGarrulus glandarius | 5 |
| 10 | Common KingfisherAlcedo atthis | 4 |
| 11 | BlackcapSylvia atricapilla | 4 |
| 12 | ChiffchaffPhylloscopus collybita | 4 |
| 13 | GoldfinchCarduelis carduelis | 4 |
| 14 | MagpiePica pica | 4 |
| 15 | WrenTroglodytes troglodytes | 4 |
| 16 | Song ThrushTurdus philomelos | 4 |
| 17 | Gray HeronArdea cinerea | 4 |
| 18 | StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 4 |
| 19 | Coal TitPeriparus ater | 3 |
| 20 | Mistle ThrushTurdus viscivorus | 3 |
Records by month
What to put out in Moy
Foods for the most recorded garden birds here, from our species notes.
- Robin
Mealworms · Suet pellets · Sunflower hearts
- Chaffinch
Sunflower hearts · Seed mix
- Blackbird
Soaked sultanas · Apples · Mealworms
- Pied Wagtail
Mealworms
- Blue Tit
Sunflower hearts · Peanuts (mesh feeder only) · Suet
- Woodpigeon
Seed mix
Seasonal bird notes for Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
What's arriving, what to feed and when to clean feeders, written for UK gardens. One email a month at most.
Nearby places
Frequently asked
What birds visit gardens in Moy?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Moy are Robin, Barn Swallow, Chaffinch, Blackbird and Pied Wagtail, based on 183 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Moy?
46 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Moy?
Observation records peak in May and are lowest in November. Sunrise in late June is around 4:50.
Sources
- GBIF occurrence search (birds, class Aves, 2010 onward)
- GeoNames gazetteer (place, population, elevation)
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.