Yellowhammers are found across the UK. They are least abundant in the north and west and absent from some upland areas, such as the Pennines and Highlands of Scotland, as well as some lowland areas, such as the Inner Hebrides and the Orkneys. Look in open countryside with bushes and hedgerows.

How many Yellowhammers are there in the UK?

In the UK alone there are 710,000 breeding pairs, which put the population of Yellowhammers at a considerably low level.

Why are Yellowhammers declining?

The main reason for the loss of Yellowhammers is the reduction of winter seed food availability, which is a result of agricultural changes such as: Changes from spring to autumn sown cereal. Reduction in quality and extent of winter stubble. Reduction in weed and insect density due to more efficient pesticides.