Birding bonanza at Trinity!

From Blue Tits, Robins and Goldfinches to Moorhens, Kingfishers and Tawny Owls, Trinity’s Gardens provide welcome habitats for our feathered friends.

The Gardens Team recorded 64 species across the College in 2025 alone. The new year has brought fresh discoveries: this month a Common Snipe was recorded at Bin Brook, adding another species to the list.

As part of the College’s commitment to monitoring biodiversity, all sightings are logged on eBird, the global bird-recording platform, adding Trinity’s data to international conservation efforts.

Students, staff and Fellows at Trinity can get involved in various ways this term to help birdlife.

Join the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch at Trinity – open to students, staff and Fellows 

Friday 23 January
For one hour TBC
Trinity College Gardens 

Trinity will take part for the sixth time in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. By spending one hour counting birds in a chosen area, participants help build a nationwide picture of how UK bird populations are faring.

Since the first BGB in 1979, 38 million birds have disappeared from UK skies, largely due to habitat loss and climate change, so taking part is more important than ever.

Students, staff and Fellows interested in joining Trinity’s Big Garden Birdwatch can email  [email protected] with your availability between 8am and 2.30pm on Friday 23 January.

Build a birdbox 

Wednesday 21 January
3pm and 4.30pm (choose one session) 
Butler House Party Room, Burrell’s Field 

Trinity students can join a woodworking workshop to build a bird box in order to provide more safe nesting spaces around College. Tuition and all tools provided. Trinity Chaplain Rev. Anne Strauss said: ‘Your box will be hung somewhere in the College grounds where you’ll be able to check out who’s using it to start a family.’

Contact [email protected] with your preferred session to book a place.

Borrow some binoculars 

Trinity students can now borrow binoculars from the Porters’ Lodge at Great Gate and Burrell’s Field, making it easier than ever to enjoy and identify birdlife.

Record your sightings 

In addition to the record on eBird, you can see the full list of species recorded at Trinity on the Gardens SharePoint. If you spot a bird that hasn’t yet been recorded, please email  [email protected] with the time, date and location of your sighting.

Banner image: The Gardens Team.