Birds on Magog Down
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Trees planted over a decade ago form five separate areas of woodland which have established well and have attracted several species of bird. Careful management of the grassland has contributed to their welfare. Bird surveys have been carried out at regular intervals and are continuing. Over the years about fifty species have been recorded.

Birds commonly seen throughout the year:

Blackbird, Dunnock, Mistle Thrush, Robin, Song Thrush, Skylark, Starling, Wren

Finches:  Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Linnet, Siskin

Tits:  Blue Tit, Great Tit

Crow family:  Crow, Jackdaw, Jay, Magpie, Rook

Collared Dove, Turtle Dove, Wood pigeon, Corn Bunting

Birds less commonly seen:

Bullfinch, Long-tailed Tit, Meadow Pipit, Yellow Hammer, Pied Wagtail

Summer Migrants (April to September):

Warblers:  Garden, Willow, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Whitethroat

Swallow, House Martin, Swift, Spotted Flycatcher, Grey Wagtail

Cuckoo (heard but not recorded as seen)

Winter Migrants (October to March):

Fieldfare, Redwing

Birds often seen Flying over the Magog Down:

Heron, Gulls, Ducks, Geese, Swans

Hopes for the Future

As the Woodlands on the perimeter of Magog Down continue to develop we hope they attract new species such as Nightingales, Woodpeckers, Tree creepers, Nuthatches, various Owls and possibly Redstarts and Red polls. It has been encouraging to see that the improvement in habitat over the decade has attracted species under threat or somewhat endangered, such as Skylark, Corn Bunting and Partridge. As the woodlands and hedgerows mature it is to be hoped that greater numbers find a shelter.
Mike Antcliff and Lucy Evans
June 2004
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Updated : 2 May 2006