A bold black-and-white bird with an iridescent tail, often confidently visiting gardens.
Garden Birds
- Common Name: Magpie
- Scientific Name: Pica pica
- Distinctive Markings: Black and white plumage Long tail Bold confident behaviour Glossy blue-green sheen
- Garden Frequency: Very common
- Diet: Insects, Fruit / Berries, Other birds / eggs, Omnivore, Human food scraps
- Feeder Type: Ground feeder, Platform feeder, Bird table, Occasional feeder visitor
A large familiar pigeon with white neck patches and a soft cooing call.
- Common Name: Woodpigeon
- Scientific Name: Columba palumbus
- Distinctive Markings: Large pigeon size White neck patch Pink chest Loud wing claps in flight
- Garden Frequency: Very common
- Diet: Seeds, Grain, Fruit / Berries, Plant material
- Feeder Type: Ground feeder, Ground tray, Platform feeder, Bird table
- Similar Species:
- Common Name: Stock Dove
- Common Name: Feral Pigeon
BackYard WildStream
Backyard Wildstream is a small wildlife-friendly garden in Loughton, Essex dedicated to supporting birds, pollinators, squirrels, and local nature through live streaming and conservation-friendly gardening.