Birds of Misson
What has actually been seen around Misson: 197 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 197 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 27,994 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Lesser Black-backed Gull
- Busiest month
- June
- Elevation
- 9 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 17 h / 7.5 h
What the records say about Misson
197 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Misson (Nottinghamshire) since 2010, across 27,994 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Lesser Black-backed Gull, Black-headed Gull and Northern Lapwing.
Water shapes this list. 55% of records near Misson are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Black-headed Gull and Northern Lapwing lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Woodpigeon is still the most logged garden bird.
14 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Common Buzzard and Common Kestrel.
Records peak in June and are lowest in December — about 4.3 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.
Finningley, 5 km to the north, has fewer species on record (156 against 197). Birds logged far more often around Misson than there include Great Crested Grebe, Eurasian Wigeon, Great Egret and Dunlin.
Daylight runs from 17 h 2 min at midsummer to 7 h 29 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:06 in mid-April and 4:34 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Misson
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesser Black-backed GullLarus fuscus | 1,493 |
| 2 | Black-headed GullChroicocephalus ridibundus | 750 |
| 3 | Northern LapwingVanellus vanellus | 725 |
| 4 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 717 |
| 5 | Eurasian CootFulica atra | 696 |
| 6 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 692 |
| 7 | Mute SwanCygnus olor | 673 |
| 8 | Carrion CrowCorvus corone | 660 |
| 9 | Graylag GooseAnser anser | 582 |
| 10 | Tufted DuckAythya fuligula | 566 |
| 11 | GadwallMareca strepera | 534 |
| 12 | Great CormorantPhalacrocorax carbo | 489 |
| 13 | BlackbirdTurdus merula | 489 |
| 14 | Northern ShovelerSpatula clypeata | 476 |
| 15 | Common MoorhenGallinula chloropus | 470 |
| 16 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 457 |
| 17 | Common BuzzardButeo buteo | 452 |
| 18 | Pied WagtailMotacilla alba | 452 |
| 19 | GoldfinchCarduelis carduelis | 432 |
| 20 | Eurasian TealAnas crecca | 432 |
Records by month
What to put out in Misson
Foods for the most recorded garden birds here, from our species notes.
- Woodpigeon
Seed mix
- Blackbird
Soaked sultanas · Apples · Mealworms
- Pied Wagtail
Mealworms
- Goldfinch
Nyjer seed · Sunflower hearts
- Robin
Mealworms · Suet pellets · Sunflower hearts
- Starling
Suet · Mealworms
Seasonal bird notes for Nottinghamshire
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 Misson?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Misson are Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Pied Wagtail and Goldfinch, based on 27,994 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Misson?
197 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Misson?
Observation records peak in June and are lowest in December. Sunrise in late June is around 4:34.
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.