Birds of Irthlingborough
What has actually been seen around Irthlingborough: 156 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 156 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 25,733 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Lesser Black-backed Gull
- Busiest month
- June
- Elevation
- 61 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.8 h / 7.7 h
What the records say about Irthlingborough
156 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Irthlingborough (North Northamptonshire) since 2010, across 25,733 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Lesser Black-backed Gull, Woodpigeon and Magpie.
Water shapes this list. 50% of records near Irthlingborough are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Mute Swan and Black-headed Gull lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Woodpigeon is still the most logged garden bird.
12 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Red Kite, Common Buzzard and Common Kestrel.
Records peak in June and are lowest in April — about 2.5 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.
Rushden, 4 km to the south, has fewer species on record (139 against 156).
Daylight runs from 16 h 48 min at midsummer to 7 h 41 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:07 in mid-April and 4:39 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Irthlingborough
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesser Black-backed GullLarus fuscus | 4,364 |
| 2 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 757 |
| 3 | MagpiePica pica | 663 |
| 4 | RobinErithacus rubecula | 654 |
| 5 | Mute SwanCygnus olor | 627 |
| 6 | Black-headed GullChroicocephalus ridibundus | 622 |
| 7 | Carrion CrowCorvus corone | 606 |
| 8 | Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus | 589 |
| 9 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 569 |
| 10 | Great CormorantPhalacrocorax carbo | 567 |
| 11 | BlackbirdTurdus merula | 567 |
| 12 | Eurasian CootFulica atra | 540 |
| 13 | Great TitParus major | 526 |
| 14 | Great Crested GrebePodiceps cristatus | 519 |
| 15 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 500 |
| 16 | Tufted DuckAythya fuligula | 493 |
| 17 | Red KiteMilvus milvus | 485 |
| 18 | Long-tailed TitAegithalos caudatus | 456 |
| 19 | WrenTroglodytes troglodytes | 453 |
| 20 | Gray HeronArdea cinerea | 438 |
Records by month
What to put out in Irthlingborough
Foods for the most recorded garden birds here, from our species notes.
- Woodpigeon
Seed mix
- Robin
Mealworms · Suet pellets · Sunflower hearts
- Blue Tit
Sunflower hearts · Peanuts (mesh feeder only) · Suet
- Blackbird
Soaked sultanas · Apples · Mealworms
- Great Tit
Sunflower hearts · Peanuts · Suet
- Long-tailed Tit
Suet · Sunflower hearts
Seasonal bird notes for North Northamptonshire
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 Irthlingborough?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Irthlingborough are Woodpigeon, Magpie, Robin, Carrion Crow and Blue Tit, based on 25,733 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Irthlingborough?
156 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Irthlingborough?
Observation records peak in June and are lowest in April. 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.