Birds of Sutton on the Forest
What has actually been seen around Sutton on the Forest: 91 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 91 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 957 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Woodpigeon
- Busiest month
- June
- Elevation
- 35 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 17.2 h / 7.4 h
What the records say about Sutton on the Forest
91 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Sutton on the Forest (North Yorkshire) since 2010, across 957 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Woodpigeon, Blackbird and Carrion Crow.
Sutton on the Forest is a garden-bird place: 69% of the records here are small songbirds, doves, woodpeckers and the other birds that come to feeders and garden trees. Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Carrion Crow and Robin make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
10 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Common Buzzard, Common Kestrel and Eurasian Hobby.
Strensall, 6 km to the south-east, has more species on record (141 against 91). Birds logged far more often around Sutton on the Forest than there include Common Moorhen and Canada Goose.
Daylight runs from 17 h 10 min at midsummer to 7 h 22 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:05 in mid-April and 4:30 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Sutton on the Forest
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 48 |
| 2 | BlackbirdTurdus merula | 38 |
| 3 | Carrion CrowCorvus corone | 37 |
| 4 | RobinErithacus rubecula | 35 |
| 5 | SwiftApus apus | 34 |
| 6 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 31 |
| 7 | Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus | 29 |
| 8 | Pied WagtailMotacilla alba | 29 |
| 9 | Common MoorhenGallinula chloropus | 28 |
| 10 | GoldfinchCarduelis carduelis | 26 |
| 11 | WrenTroglodytes troglodytes | 26 |
| 12 | Barn SwallowHirundo rustica | 26 |
| 13 | Graylag GooseAnser anser | 25 |
| 14 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 25 |
| 15 | StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 23 |
| 16 | Song ThrushTurdus philomelos | 20 |
| 17 | RookCorvus frugilegus | 19 |
| 18 | ChaffinchFringilla coelebs | 19 |
| 19 | GreenfinchChloris chloris | 19 |
| 20 | Great TitParus major | 19 |
Records by month
What to put out in Sutton on the Forest
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
- Blue Tit
Sunflower hearts · Peanuts (mesh feeder only) · Suet
- Pied Wagtail
Mealworms
- Goldfinch
Nyjer seed · Sunflower hearts
Seasonal bird notes for North Yorkshire
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 Sutton on the Forest?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Sutton on the Forest are Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Robin and Blue Tit, based on 957 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Sutton on the Forest?
91 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Sutton on the Forest?
Observation records peak in June 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.