Birds of Crofton and Sparrow Woods

The woods provide an excellent habitat for breeding and migratory birds. Amateur ornithologists have been keeping records over a number of years. 

The PDF link below contains a table with a summary of the results. As the arable land became increasingly wooded over the 20th century, woodland birds have benefited at the expense of birds more used to farmland. And of course Ring-necked Parakeets are now everywhere.

The Friends Group is interested in any other records that you are willing to share, as well as any interesting sightings confirmed by a photograph (the Merlin birdsong App can offer unlikely answers).

2026 Sightings:

January: Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and Grey Wagtail seen. Tawny Owls calling at night