Over one hundred and thirty bird species can be seen in the Parklands including the endangered wild Grey partridge. One of the Parkland’s rarest birds, it is the subject of a special conservation project aimed at preventing its extinction.

Some of the more characteristic Parklands species are winter visitors such as Tufted duck, Wigeon and Teal, which can be seen at Turraun and Tumduff Mor. While large numbers of visiting Whooper swans can be seen at Leabeg wetland, a site of National Importance for Whoopers.

In spring, Parkland residents such as Little grebe begin breeding in large numbers at Tumduff Mor and Long eared owls nest in old hooded crow or squirrel nests in conifer plantations.

Summer visitors such as Wheatear and Whinchat start to arrive in late spring and can be seen in rough grassland and scrub areas, along with residents such as Yellow hammer.

Although they do not breed here Hen harriers often pay the Parklands a hunting visit as do Merlin who are regularly seen teaching their young to hunt during autumn and winter.