From soaring Red Kites to shy and secretive Wrens and Firecrests, the diverse habitats at Wellington allow many bird species to visit or set up home here. From woods to hedges, islands on the lake and bare ground on the heath, and in the crevices of the magnificent old buildings of Wellington, there are places that many species will find to nest and roost each year.

Whilst many birds are resident all the year round there are several that only come here in the summer and winter. Winter visitors on the lakes include Goosanders, Gadwall and Little Grebes, whilst a sighting of a Marsh Harrier one day last year caused great excitement! In the summer, as well as Swifts, Housemartins and Swallows, the air can be filled with the rhythmic call of the Chiffchaff and its cousin the Willow Warbler.

Through the bird nesting season there are a number of bird boxes around site with cameras in them allowing people to see how the various species fare with bringing up their young.