The Waxwing - Visits the UK in winter - Migrates across Scandinavia, Russia, and the Pacific Coast
Around 40% of the world's birds are regular migrants and the UK is home to many different species of migratory birds throughout the year. Migratory birds fly can across countries and continents seeking out the best resources available for nesting, breeding, and feeding.
Hover over the photos to learn more about some of the UK's migrant visitors.
The Waxwing - Visits the UK in winter - Migrates across Scandinavia, Russia, and the Pacific Coast
The Osprey - Visits the UK in Spring and Summer - UK ospreys migrate to Senegal, Africa
The House Martin - Visits the UK from Spring through Autumn - House Martins spend the winter in sub-Saharan Africa
The Blackcap - Visits the UK in Summer- Blackcaps were thought to spend Autumn to Spring in Spain, but more recently Blackcaps can be spotted in the UK throughout winter too.
Find out where you can see migrating birds on Wildlife Trusts