Birds of Evercreech
What has actually been seen around Evercreech: 69 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 69 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 1,228 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Lesser Black-backed Gull
- Busiest month
- August
- Elevation
- 87 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.6 h / 7.9 h
What the records say about Evercreech
69 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Evercreech (Somerset) since 2010, across 1,228 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Lesser Black-backed Gull, Swift and Robin.
Water shapes this list. 55% of records near Evercreech are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Common Kingfisher and European Herring Gull lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Robin is still the most logged garden bird.
7 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Red Kite, Common Buzzard and Common Kestrel. 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 August and are lowest in January — about 18.5 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.
Bruton, 5 km to the south-east, has more species on record (85 against 69).
Daylight runs from 16 h 35 min at midsummer to 7 h 53 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:16 in mid-April and 4:54 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Evercreech
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesser Black-backed GullLarus fuscus | 642 |
| 2 | SwiftApus apus | 46 |
| 3 | RobinErithacus rubecula | 32 |
| 4 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 32 |
| 5 | Carrion CrowCorvus corone | 27 |
| 6 | BlackbirdTurdus merula | 25 |
| 7 | GoldfinchCarduelis carduelis | 22 |
| 8 | Common PheasantPhasianus colchicus | 22 |
| 9 | Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus | 21 |
| 10 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 20 |
| 11 | Red KiteMilvus milvus | 19 |
| 12 | WrenTroglodytes troglodytes | 19 |
| 13 | Common BuzzardButeo buteo | 18 |
| 14 | ChiffchaffPhylloscopus collybita | 16 |
| 15 | Great TitParus major | 15 |
| 16 | MagpiePica pica | 14 |
| 17 | Green WoodpeckerPicus viridis | 13 |
| 18 | JackdawColoeus monedula | 13 |
| 19 | ChaffinchFringilla coelebs | 12 |
| 20 | Barn SwallowHirundo rustica | 10 |
Records by month
What to put out in Evercreech
Foods for the most recorded garden birds here, from our species notes.
- Robin
Mealworms · Suet pellets · Sunflower hearts
- Woodpigeon
Seed mix
- Blackbird
Soaked sultanas · Apples · Mealworms
- Goldfinch
Nyjer seed · Sunflower hearts
- Blue Tit
Sunflower hearts · Peanuts (mesh feeder only) · Suet
- House Sparrow
Seed mix · Sunflower hearts · Suet
Seasonal bird notes for Somerset
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 Evercreech?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Evercreech are Robin, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blackbird and Goldfinch, based on 1,228 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Evercreech?
69 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Evercreech?
Observation records peak in August and are lowest in January. Sunrise in late June is around 4:54.
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.