Birds of Allhallows
What has actually been seen around Allhallows: 157 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 157 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 5,046 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- European Herring Gull
- Busiest month
- January
- Elevation
- 33 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.6 h / 7.8 h
What the records say about Allhallows
157 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Allhallows (Medway) since 2010, across 5,046 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are European Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull and Little Egret.
Water shapes this list. 47% of records near Allhallows are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — European Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull and Little Egret lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Woodpigeon is still the most logged garden bird.
13 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Common Kestrel, Eurasian Marsh-Harrier and Common Buzzard.
Records peak in January and are lowest in August — about 3.3 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.
Grain, 5 km to the east, has more species on record (169 against 157).
Daylight runs from 16 h 38 min at midsummer to 7 h 50 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:03 in mid-April and 4:39 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Allhallows
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | European Herring GullLarus argentatus | 191 |
| 2 | Black-headed GullChroicocephalus ridibundus | 143 |
| 3 | Little EgretEgretta garzetta | 136 |
| 4 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 130 |
| 5 | StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 128 |
| 6 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 115 |
| 7 | Mediterranean GullIchthyaetus melanocephalus | 112 |
| 8 | MagpiePica pica | 107 |
| 9 | Carrion CrowCorvus corone | 106 |
| 10 | Gray HeronArdea cinerea | 106 |
| 11 | Lesser Black-backed GullLarus fuscus | 103 |
| 12 | Eurasian OystercatcherHaematopus ostralegus | 99 |
| 13 | BlackbirdTurdus merula | 96 |
| 14 | GoldfinchCarduelis carduelis | 96 |
| 15 | RobinErithacus rubecula | 94 |
| 16 | Great CormorantPhalacrocorax carbo | 91 |
| 17 | Common ShelduckTadorna tadorna | 91 |
| 18 | Mute SwanCygnus olor | 91 |
| 19 | Meadow PipitAnthus pratensis | 90 |
| 20 | Eurasian SkylarkAlauda arvensis | 90 |
Records by month
What to put out in Allhallows
Foods for the most recorded garden birds here, from our species notes.
- Woodpigeon
Seed mix
- Starling
Suet · Mealworms
- House Sparrow
Seed mix · Sunflower hearts · Suet
- Blackbird
Soaked sultanas · Apples · Mealworms
- Goldfinch
Nyjer seed · Sunflower hearts
- Robin
Mealworms · Suet pellets · Sunflower hearts
Seasonal bird notes for Medway
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 Allhallows?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Allhallows are Woodpigeon, Starling, House Sparrow, Magpie and Carrion Crow, based on 5,046 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Allhallows?
157 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Allhallows?
Observation records peak in January and are lowest in August. Sunrise in late June is around 4:39.
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.