Birds of Findochty
What has actually been seen around Findochty: 116 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 116 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 2,474 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- European Herring Gull
- Busiest month
- April
- Elevation
- 25 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 18.1 h / 6.5 h
What the records say about Findochty
116 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Findochty (Moray) since 2010, across 2,474 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are European Herring Gull, European Shag and Common Eider.
Water shapes this list. 56% of records near Findochty are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — European Herring Gull, European Shag and Common Eider lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Carrion Crow is still the most logged garden bird.
Records peak in April and are lowest in December — about 24.7 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.
Buckie, 4 km to the south-west, has fewer species on record (109 against 116). Birds logged far more often around Findochty than there include Northern Gannet, Northern Fulmar, Razorbill and Common Murre.
Daylight runs from 18 h 6 min at midsummer to 6 h 32 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:04 in mid-April and 4:10 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Findochty
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | European Herring GullLarus argentatus | 143 |
| 2 | European ShagPhalacrocorax aristotelis | 111 |
| 3 | Common EiderSomateria mollissima | 111 |
| 4 | Eurasian OystercatcherHaematopus ostralegus | 92 |
| 5 | Great Black-backed GullLarus marinus | 86 |
| 6 | Carrion CrowCorvus corone | 77 |
| 7 | Northern GannetMorus bassanus | 76 |
| 8 | Pied WagtailMotacilla alba | 73 |
| 9 | Northern FulmarFulmarus glacialis | 72 |
| 10 | RazorbillAlca torda | 71 |
| 11 | Common MurreUria aalge | 64 |
| 12 | Great CormorantPhalacrocorax carbo | 64 |
| 13 | Black-legged KittiwakeRissa tridactyla | 63 |
| 14 | JackdawColoeus monedula | 60 |
| 15 | Rock PigeonColumba livia | 59 |
| 16 | Black GuillemotCepphus grylle | 54 |
| 17 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 49 |
| 18 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 49 |
| 19 | YellowhammerEmberiza citrinella | 46 |
| 20 | StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 45 |
Records by month
What to put out in Findochty
Foods for the most recorded garden birds here, from our species notes.
- Pied Wagtail
Mealworms
- Jackdaw
Suet · Kitchen scraps
- Woodpigeon
Seed mix
- House Sparrow
Seed mix · Sunflower hearts · Suet
- Starling
Suet · Mealworms
- Blackbird
Soaked sultanas · Apples · Mealworms
Seasonal bird notes for Moray
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 Findochty?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Findochty are Carrion Crow, Pied Wagtail, Jackdaw, Rock Pigeon and Woodpigeon, based on 2,474 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Findochty?
116 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Findochty?
Observation records peak in April and are lowest in December. Sunrise in late June is around 4:10.
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.