Birds of Dungiven
What has actually been seen around Dungiven: 47 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 47 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 196 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Starling
- Busiest month
- June
- Elevation
- 75 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 17.4 h / 7.2 h
What the records say about Dungiven
47 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Dungiven (Causeway Coast and Glens) since 2010, across 196 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Starling, Robin and Jackdaw.
Dungiven is a garden-bird place: 94% of the records here are small songbirds, doves, woodpeckers and the other birds that come to feeders and garden trees. Starling, Robin, Jackdaw and Barn Swallow make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
Limavady, 13 km to the north, has more species on record (79 against 47).
Daylight runs from 17 h 22 min at midsummer to 7 h 11 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:26 in mid-April and 4:48 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Dungiven
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 11 |
| 2 | RobinErithacus rubecula | 10 |
| 3 | JackdawColoeus monedula | 10 |
| 4 | Barn SwallowHirundo rustica | 10 |
| 5 | MagpiePica pica | 9 |
| 6 | Great TitParus major | 9 |
| 7 | RookCorvus frugilegus | 7 |
| 8 | ChaffinchFringilla coelebs | 7 |
| 9 | Common BuzzardButeo buteo | 6 |
| 10 | Hooded CrowCorvus cornix | 6 |
| 11 | Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus | 6 |
| 12 | House MartinDelichon urbicum | 6 |
| 13 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 6 |
| 14 | WrenTroglodytes troglodytes | 6 |
| 15 | Pied WagtailMotacilla alba | 6 |
| 16 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 5 |
| 17 | BlackbirdTurdus merula | 5 |
| 18 | GoldfinchCarduelis carduelis | 5 |
| 19 | Collared DoveStreptopelia decaocto | 5 |
| 20 | Common RedpollAcanthis flammea | 5 |
Records by month
What to put out in Dungiven
Foods for the most recorded garden birds here, from our species notes.
Seasonal bird notes for Causeway Coast and Glens
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 Dungiven?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Dungiven are Starling, Robin, Jackdaw, Barn Swallow and Magpie, based on 196 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Dungiven?
47 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Dungiven?
Observation records peak in June and are lowest in October. Sunrise in late June is around 4:48.
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.