Bird watching on the Isle of Wight



The Isle of Wight is a great place to watch birds - some of the best sites are on National Trust land.
Over 200 species are recorded on the Island each year. Quite a few rarities visit us due to our proximity to mainland Europe and migration routes.
There's a wide range of habitats: muddy creeks, ancient woodlands, open downs – and of course nowhere on the Island is far from the sea.
Where to go to spot birds?