Birds of Thankerton
What has actually been seen around Thankerton: 71 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 71 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 432 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Carrion Crow
- Busiest month
- November
- Elevation
- 207 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 17.5 h / 7 h
What the records say about Thankerton
71 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Thankerton (South Lanarkshire) since 2010, across 432 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon and House Sparrow.
Thankerton is a garden-bird place: 65% of the records here are small songbirds, doves, woodpeckers and the other birds that come to feeders and garden trees. Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, House Sparrow and Rook make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
6 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Barn Owl, Common Buzzard and Red Kite. 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.
Symington, 4 km to the south-east, has more species on record (87 against 71).
At about 207 m above sea level, Thankerton sits higher than most places in South Lanarkshire. Spring arrives a little later with height, and feeders matter more in cold snaps — keep a supply of high-fat food going through late winter.
Daylight runs from 17 h 32 min at midsummer to 7 h 2 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:12 in mid-April and 4:29 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Thankerton
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrion CrowCorvus corone | 30 |
| 2 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 23 |
| 3 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 22 |
| 4 | Pink-footed GooseAnser brachyrhynchus | 15 |
| 5 | RookCorvus frugilegus | 14 |
| 6 | BlackbirdTurdus merula | 14 |
| 7 | ChaffinchFringilla coelebs | 14 |
| 8 | Mute SwanCygnus olor | 14 |
| 9 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 14 |
| 10 | Barn OwlTyto alba | 13 |
| 11 | JackdawColoeus monedula | 13 |
| 12 | WrenTroglodytes troglodytes | 11 |
| 13 | StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 11 |
| 14 | Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus | 10 |
| 15 | Common BuzzardButeo buteo | 9 |
| 16 | Black-headed GullChroicocephalus ridibundus | 9 |
| 17 | Eurasian OystercatcherHaematopus ostralegus | 9 |
| 18 | Bank SwallowRiparia riparia | 8 |
| 19 | Barn SwallowHirundo rustica | 8 |
| 20 | YellowhammerEmberiza citrinella | 7 |
Records by month
What to put out in Thankerton
Foods for the most recorded garden birds here, from our species notes.
- Woodpigeon
Seed mix
- House Sparrow
Seed mix · Sunflower hearts · Suet
- Blackbird
Soaked sultanas · Apples · Mealworms
- Chaffinch
Sunflower hearts · Seed mix
- Jackdaw
Suet · Kitchen scraps
- Wren
Mealworms · Suet pellets
Seasonal bird notes for South Lanarkshire
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 Thankerton?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Thankerton are Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, House Sparrow, Rook and Blackbird, based on 432 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Thankerton?
71 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Thankerton?
Observation records peak in November and are lowest in January. Sunrise in late June is around 4:29.
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.