The top 10 most common garden birds in Britain

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch has released the ranking of this year’s most commonly seen birds in British gardens.

16:30 28 March 2014

Almost half a million people have helped in the compilation of this year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch – a list of birds that are most frequently seen in British Gardens.

Martin Harper, RSPB conservation director, said: “Many garden birds rely on us humans for help.

"During winter, birds need extra food and water, and at other times of the year, as well as sustenance, a safe place to shelter and make their home can really give them a boost.

“Two of the species that moved up the rankings this year, blue tits and goldfinches, are adaptable, friendly garden birds and great examples of birds that can flourish with our help.

"If we put up a nestbox, leave out some food or let our gardens grow a bit wild they’ll be among the first to take advantage.”

Here are the top 10 most popular birds in British gardens:

1. House sparrow
(2013 rank: 1)

2. Blue tit
(2013 rank: 3)

3. Starling
(2013 rank: 4)

4. Blackbird
(2013 rank: 2)

5. Woodpigeon
(2013 rank: 5)

6. Chaffinch
(2013 rank: 6)

7. Goldfinch
(2013 rank: 8)

8. Great tit
(2013 rank: 7)

9. Collared dove
(2013 rank: 11)

10. Robin
(2013 rank: 9)