Birds of the Moors & Coast
From soaring raptors to wading birds — the three moors and coastal cliffs host an extraordinary variety of avian life.
What's best right now
Spring (Mar–May)
Warblers arrive, Cuckoos return, breeding season begins
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Full songbird chorus, nesting activity, day-flying raptors
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Migrants pass through, Peregrines on coastal cliffs
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Resident species, overwintering visitors from north
Featured Species
Meet the stars of the region.
Discover More Birds
Explore our complete bird guide, from common residents to rare visitors.