Birds of Bedlinog
What has actually been seen around Bedlinog: 89 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 89 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 2,709 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Canada Goose
- Busiest month
- July
- Elevation
- 275 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.7 h / 7.8 h
What the records say about Bedlinog
89 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Bedlinog (Merthyr Tydfil County Borough) since 2010, across 2,709 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Canada Goose, Robin and Blackbird.
Bedlinog is a garden-bird place: 75% of the records here are small songbirds, doves, woodpeckers and the other birds that come to feeders and garden trees. Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon and House Sparrow make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
7 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Common Buzzard, Red Kite and Tawny Owl. A hawk that hunts feeder birds is among them, so set feeders 2–3 metres from shrubs: close enough for cover, far enough that a cat can't ambush from it.
Records peak in July and are lowest in November — about 3.5 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.
Treharris, 4 km to the south, has a similar number of species on record (92 against 89).
At about 275 m above sea level, Bedlinog sits higher than most places in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. Spring arrives a little later with height, and feeders matter more in cold snaps — keep a supply of high-fat food going through late winter.
Daylight runs from 16 h 41 min at midsummer to 7 h 48 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:19 in mid-April and 4:54 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Bedlinog
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 199 |
| 2 | RobinErithacus rubecula | 161 |
| 3 | BlackbirdTurdus merula | 129 |
| 4 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 123 |
| 5 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 117 |
| 6 | JackdawColoeus monedula | 105 |
| 7 | Carrion CrowCorvus corone | 97 |
| 8 | WrenTroglodytes troglodytes | 90 |
| 9 | Great TitParus major | 88 |
| 10 | Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus | 87 |
| 11 | MagpiePica pica | 73 |
| 12 | ChaffinchFringilla coelebs | 65 |
| 13 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 62 |
| 14 | European Herring GullLarus argentatus | 58 |
| 15 | DunnockPrunella modularis | 56 |
| 16 | Common BuzzardButeo buteo | 55 |
| 17 | Long-tailed TitAegithalos caudatus | 55 |
| 18 | Song ThrushTurdus philomelos | 54 |
| 19 | Coal TitPeriparus ater | 49 |
| 20 | NuthatchSitta europaea | 48 |
Records by month
What to put out in Bedlinog
Foods for the most recorded garden birds here, from our species notes.
- Robin
Mealworms · Suet pellets · Sunflower hearts
- Blackbird
Soaked sultanas · Apples · Mealworms
- Woodpigeon
Seed mix
- House Sparrow
Seed mix · Sunflower hearts · Suet
- Jackdaw
Suet · Kitchen scraps
- Wren
Mealworms · Suet pellets
Seasonal bird notes for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough
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 Bedlinog?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Bedlinog are Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon, House Sparrow and Jackdaw, based on 2,709 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Bedlinog?
89 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Bedlinog?
Observation records peak in July and are lowest in November. Sunrise in late June is around 4:54.
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.