Birds of Hopeman
What has actually been seen around Hopeman: 162 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 162 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 11,614 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- European Herring Gull
- Busiest month
- September
- Elevation
- 25 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 18.1 h / 6.5 h
What the records say about Hopeman
162 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Hopeman (Moray) since 2010, across 11,614 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are European Herring Gull, Common Eider and Great Cormorant.
Water shapes this list. 70% of records near Hopeman are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — European Herring Gull, Common Eider and Great Cormorant lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Eurasian Rock Pipit is still the most logged garden bird.
10 birds of prey are on record nearby, including .
Records peak in September and are lowest in July — about 1.8 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.
Burghead, 3 km to the west, has a similar number of species on record (162 against 162).
Daylight runs from 18 h 6 min at midsummer to 6 h 32 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:06 in mid-April and 4:12 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Hopeman
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | European Herring GullLarus argentatus | 646 |
| 2 | Common EiderSomateria mollissima | 516 |
| 3 | Great CormorantPhalacrocorax carbo | 501 |
| 4 | Eurasian OystercatcherHaematopus ostralegus | 490 |
| 5 | Ruddy TurnstoneArenaria interpres | 431 |
| 6 | Great Black-backed GullLarus marinus | 419 |
| 7 | Eurasian Rock PipitAnthus petrosus | 411 |
| 8 | European ShagPhalacrocorax aristotelis | 401 |
| 9 | Northern GannetMorus bassanus | 384 |
| 10 | Common RedshankTringa totanus | 352 |
| 11 | Long-tailed DuckClangula hyemalis | 342 |
| 12 | StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 282 |
| 13 | Common MurreUria aalge | 253 |
| 14 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 230 |
| 15 | RazorbillAlca torda | 223 |
| 16 | Carrion CrowCorvus corone | 222 |
| 17 | Red-throated DiverGavia stellata | 216 |
| 18 | Eurasian CurlewNumenius arquata | 209 |
| 19 | Black-legged KittiwakeRissa tridactyla | 207 |
| 20 | Rock PigeonColumba livia | 203 |
Records by month
What to put out in Hopeman
Foods for the most recorded garden birds here, from our species notes.
- Starling
Suet · Mealworms
- House Sparrow
Seed mix · Sunflower hearts · Suet
- Pied Wagtail
Mealworms
- Woodpigeon
Seed mix
- Goldfinch
Nyjer seed · Sunflower hearts
- 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 Hopeman?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Hopeman are Eurasian Rock Pipit, Starling, House Sparrow, Carrion Crow and Rock Pigeon, based on 11,614 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Hopeman?
162 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Hopeman?
Observation records peak in September and are lowest in July. Sunrise in late June is around 4:12.
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.