Skip to main content
A heron, in front of a stone arch
Kensington Gardens

What can you spot?

The birds of the Royal Parks

The Royal Parks are home to a wealth of different bird species, from wrens to woodpeckers, skylarks to sparrowhawks and many more. 

With this bird spotter guide, you can have a go at identifying some of these wonderful creatures while you enjoy a walk around the parks in London.

What can you spot? A guide to the birds of the Royal Parks (booklet cover image)

Related Articles

  • The two freshwater inlets in The Round Pond are affectionately known as 'mushrooms'
    Read

    The water features of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens

    The water features of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens

    History & heritage | Nature & wildlife
  • A picture of a Queen Bumblebee on a flower
    Read

    The Queen bees need you!

    Discover how to support queen bumblebees and learn about their nesting habits and diet. Explore how Royal Parks initiatives aid bumblebee conservation.

    Nature & wildlife | Invertebrates
  • Hedgehog
    Listen

    Prickly Business - The Urban Hedgehog

    In this podcast Bryony Cross, Volunteering and Programmes Manager for The Royal Parks takes us on a nocturnal journey to learn about the urban hedgehog.

    The parks at work | Volunteering | Nature & wildlife | Mammals