The Wildlife Calendar
May 2026
Wildlife Events in May
Atlantic Puffin Season
Atlantic puffins come ashore to breed on rocky island colonies around Britain, particularly the Farne Islands, Skomer, and various Scottish islands. Colonies are at their most active in June and July.
Farne Islands, Skomer & Scottish Islands, UK
Swift Arrival
Common swifts arrive in the UK from sub-Saharan Africa, heralding the arrival of summer. They are immediately noticeable by their screaming calls in the skies above towns and villages.
England & Wales, UK
Community Sightings
10 this monthCormorant
Poole, Dorset
3 May, 11:12
White-tailed Eagle
Wareham, Dorset
3 May, 04:40
Sandwich Tern
Poole, Dorset
3 May, 04:38
Common Tern
Overcombe, Dorset
3 May, 04:07
Greenfinch
Overcombe, Dorset
3 May, 04:06
Barnacle Goose
Puddletown, Dorset
3 May, 04:04
Mallard
Dorchester, Dorset
3 May, 04:02
Gadwall
Overcombe, Dorset
2 May, 04:20
Black-headed Gull
Overcombe, Dorset
2 May, 04:18
Cormorant
Overcombe, Dorset
2 May, 04:16
May 2026
Days with community sightings
Active This Month
- 🐦Atlantic Puffin Season
- 🐦Swift Arrival