Birds of Auldearn
What has actually been seen around Auldearn: 163 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 163 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 15,957 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- European Herring Gull
- Busiest month
- March
- Elevation
- 35 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 18.1 h / 6.6 h
What the records say about Auldearn
163 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Auldearn (Highland) since 2010, across 15,957 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are European Herring Gull, Carrion Crow and Black-headed Gull.
Water shapes this list. 52% of records near Auldearn are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — European Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull and Mallard lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Carrion Crow is still the most logged garden bird.
8 birds of prey are on record nearby, including .
Records peak in March and are lowest in December — about 2.4 times as many in the busiest month. Part of that is birds (migrants and winter visitors), part is people: more birders are out in good weather, so treat the curve as activity, not a census.
Nairn, 5 km to the west, has more species on record (170 against 163). Birds logged far more often around Auldearn than there include Western Capercaillie.
Daylight runs from 18 h 3 min at midsummer to 6 h 34 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:07 in mid-April and 4:14 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Auldearn
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | European Herring GullLarus argentatus | 775 |
| 2 | Carrion CrowCorvus corone | 627 |
| 3 | Black-headed GullChroicocephalus ridibundus | 555 |
| 4 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 510 |
| 5 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 507 |
| 6 | Eurasian OystercatcherHaematopus ostralegus | 503 |
| 7 | BlackbirdTurdus merula | 446 |
| 8 | Great Black-backed GullLarus marinus | 394 |
| 9 | Common RedshankTringa totanus | 387 |
| 10 | RobinErithacus rubecula | 385 |
| 11 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 351 |
| 12 | Great CormorantPhalacrocorax carbo | 342 |
| 13 | Common GullLarus canus | 341 |
| 14 | StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 333 |
| 15 | Pied WagtailMotacilla alba | 307 |
| 16 | Mute SwanCygnus olor | 305 |
| 17 | Rock PigeonColumba livia | 280 |
| 18 | GoldfinchCarduelis carduelis | 275 |
| 19 | Common EiderSomateria mollissima | 265 |
| 20 | ChaffinchFringilla coelebs | 256 |
Records by month
What to put out in Auldearn
Foods for the most recorded garden birds here, from our species notes.
- Woodpigeon
Seed mix
- Blackbird
Soaked sultanas · Apples · Mealworms
- Robin
Mealworms · Suet pellets · Sunflower hearts
- House Sparrow
Seed mix · Sunflower hearts · Suet
- Starling
Suet · Mealworms
- Pied Wagtail
Mealworms
Seasonal bird notes for Highland
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 Auldearn?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Auldearn are Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin and House Sparrow, based on 15,957 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Auldearn?
163 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Auldearn?
Observation records peak in March and are lowest in December. Sunrise in late June is around 4:14.
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.