Birds of Corringham
What has actually been seen around Corringham: 76 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 76 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 1,496 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Lesser Black-backed Gull
- Busiest month
- September
- Elevation
- 20 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 17 h / 7.5 h
What the records say about Corringham
76 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Corringham (Lincolnshire) since 2010, across 1,496 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Lesser Black-backed Gull, Swift and Common Kestrel.
Water shapes this list. 82% of records near Corringham are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Black-headed Gull and Common Moorhen lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Woodpigeon is still the most logged garden bird.
7 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Common Kestrel, Common Buzzard and Barn Owl.
Blyton, 4 km to the north-west, has more species on record (94 against 76).
Daylight runs from 17 h 1 min at midsummer to 7 h 29 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:05 in mid-April and 4:33 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Corringham
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesser Black-backed GullLarus fuscus | 1,194 |
| 2 | SwiftApus apus | 20 |
| 3 | Common KestrelFalco tinnunculus | 11 |
| 4 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 10 |
| 5 | BlackbirdTurdus merula | 9 |
| 6 | RobinErithacus rubecula | 9 |
| 7 | ChaffinchFringilla coelebs | 9 |
| 8 | MagpiePica pica | 9 |
| 9 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 9 |
| 10 | DunnockPrunella modularis | 9 |
| 11 | Black-headed GullChroicocephalus ridibundus | 9 |
| 12 | Carrion CrowCorvus corone | 9 |
| 13 | Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus | 8 |
| 14 | Great TitParus major | 7 |
| 15 | Common PheasantPhasianus colchicus | 7 |
| 16 | StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 7 |
| 17 | GoldfinchCarduelis carduelis | 6 |
| 18 | JackdawColoeus monedula | 6 |
| 19 | Coal TitPeriparus ater | 5 |
| 20 | BullfinchPyrrhula pyrrhula | 5 |
Records by month
What to put out in Corringham
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
- Chaffinch
Sunflower hearts · Seed mix
- House Sparrow
Seed mix · Sunflower hearts · Suet
- Dunnock
Sunflower hearts · Suet pellets · Crushed peanuts
Seasonal bird notes for Lincolnshire
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 Corringham?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Corringham are Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin, Chaffinch and Magpie, based on 1,496 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Corringham?
76 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Corringham?
Observation records peak in September and are lowest in December. Sunrise in late June is around 4:33.
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.