Birds of Barrow upon Humber
What has actually been seen around Barrow upon Humber: 164 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 164 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 5,004 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Woodpigeon
- Busiest month
- February
- Elevation
- 11 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 17.1 h / 7.4 h
What the records say about Barrow upon Humber
164 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Barrow upon Humber (North Lincolnshire) since 2010, across 5,004 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull and Mallard.
Water shapes this list. 44% of records near Barrow upon Humber are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard and Eurasian Coot lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Woodpigeon is still the most logged garden bird.
11 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Common Kestrel, Common Buzzard and Eurasian Sparrowhawk. 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 February and are lowest in December — about 5.7 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.
New Holland, 3 km to the north-east, has a similar number of species on record (168 against 164).
Daylight runs from 17 h 5 min at midsummer to 7 h 26 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:03 in mid-April and 4:30 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Barrow upon Humber
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 308 |
| 2 | Black-headed GullChroicocephalus ridibundus | 229 |
| 3 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 216 |
| 4 | BlackbirdTurdus merula | 211 |
| 5 | Carrion CrowCorvus corone | 182 |
| 6 | Eurasian CootFulica atra | 159 |
| 7 | SwiftApus apus | 145 |
| 8 | MagpiePica pica | 137 |
| 9 | Common MoorhenGallinula chloropus | 134 |
| 10 | RobinErithacus rubecula | 127 |
| 11 | Tufted DuckAythya fuligula | 124 |
| 12 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 109 |
| 13 | Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus | 106 |
| 14 | GoldfinchCarduelis carduelis | 106 |
| 15 | Mute SwanCygnus olor | 106 |
| 16 | Graylag GooseAnser anser | 94 |
| 17 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 84 |
| 18 | ChaffinchFringilla coelebs | 81 |
| 19 | StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 79 |
| 20 | Eurasian CurlewNumenius arquata | 77 |
Records by month
What to put out in Barrow upon Humber
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
- House Sparrow
Seed mix · Sunflower hearts · Suet
- Blue Tit
Sunflower hearts · Peanuts (mesh feeder only) · Suet
- Goldfinch
Nyjer seed · Sunflower hearts
Seasonal bird notes for North 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 Barrow upon Humber?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Barrow upon Humber are Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Magpie and Robin, based on 5,004 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Barrow upon Humber?
164 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Barrow upon Humber?
Observation records peak in February and are lowest in December. Sunrise in late June is around 4:30.
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.