Wytham Woods birds
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Barn owl (Tyto alba)
Ethereal and ghost-like, the barn owl (Tyto alba) has golden-grey coloured upperparts, and pure…
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Blue tit (Parus caeruleus)
The rather diminutive blue tit (Parus caeruleus) has yellow underparts, with a narrow, dark central…
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Common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)
A slim, striking bird, the common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) has a distinctive bright…
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Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender falcon with a relatively long, square tail, and long…
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Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
One of the most widespread diurnal raptor species , the Eurasian sparrowhawk is small-bodied, with…
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Great tit (Parus major)
The great tit (Parus major) is the largest of the British tits and is a familiar garden visitor…
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Jay (Garrulus glandarius)
The shy jay (Garrulus glandarius) is a strikingly coloured member of the crow family. It is…
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Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
The kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is our most common diurnal bird of prey, and is often seen hovering…
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Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
The robin (Erithacus rubecula) is undoubtedly one of Britain's most dearly loved birds . It is…
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Tawny owl (Strix aluco)
The tawny owl (Strix aluco) is the most common and widespread British owl . It is most often heard…