Birds of Rhoose
What has actually been seen around Rhoose: 188 species, the most recorded garden birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 188 within 5 km
- Observation records
- 16,297 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Mallard
- Busiest month
- April
- Elevation
- 46 m
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.6 h / 7.8 h
What the records say about Rhoose
188 bird species have been recorded within 5 km of the centre of Rhoose (Vale of Glamorgan) since 2010, across 16,297 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Mallard, Eurasian Coot and Blackbird.
Water shapes this list. 41% of records near Rhoose are ducks, geese, gulls, waders, herons and other waterbirds — Mallard, Eurasian Coot and Little Grebe lead them — which points to coast, estuary, river or open water within range. Blackbird is still the most logged garden bird.
15 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Common Buzzard, Common Kestrel and Eurasian Sparrowhawk. 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 April and are lowest in October — about 2.1 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.
Barry, 5 km to the east, has more species on record (230 against 188). Birds logged far more often around Rhoose than there include Canada Goose, Little Egret, Common Snipe and Eurasian Teal.
Daylight runs from 16 h 37 min at midsummer to 7 h 51 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:19 in mid-April and 4:56 in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Rhoose
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 664 |
| 2 | Eurasian CootFulica atra | 478 |
| 3 | BlackbirdTurdus merula | 472 |
| 4 | WoodpigeonColumba palumbus | 456 |
| 5 | Little GrebeTachybaptus ruficollis | 448 |
| 6 | RobinErithacus rubecula | 442 |
| 7 | Carrion CrowCorvus corone | 439 |
| 8 | Common MoorhenGallinula chloropus | 423 |
| 9 | Mute SwanCygnus olor | 404 |
| 10 | Tufted DuckAythya fuligula | 390 |
| 11 | European Herring GullLarus argentatus | 387 |
| 12 | MagpiePica pica | 364 |
| 13 | GoldfinchCarduelis carduelis | 350 |
| 14 | WrenTroglodytes troglodytes | 328 |
| 15 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 304 |
| 16 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 301 |
| 17 | European StonechatSaxicola rubicola | 286 |
| 18 | ChiffchaffPhylloscopus collybita | 285 |
| 19 | DunnockPrunella modularis | 282 |
| 20 | Little EgretEgretta garzetta | 263 |
Records by month
What to put out in Rhoose
Foods for the most recorded garden birds here, from our species notes.
- Blackbird
Soaked sultanas · Apples · Mealworms
- Woodpigeon
Seed mix
- Robin
Mealworms · Suet pellets · Sunflower hearts
- Goldfinch
Nyjer seed · Sunflower hearts
- Wren
Mealworms · Suet pellets
- House Sparrow
Seed mix · Sunflower hearts · Suet
Seasonal bird notes for Vale of Glamorgan
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 Rhoose?
The most recorded garden birds within 5 km of Rhoose are Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Robin, Carrion Crow and Magpie, based on 16,297 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Rhoose?
188 species have at least one record within 5 km of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Rhoose?
Observation records peak in April and are lowest in October. Sunrise in late June is around 4:56.
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.