Four of the birds most commonly found in Scottish gardens.Four of the birds most commonly found in Scottish gardens.
Four of the birds most commonly found in Scottish gardens. | Canva/Getty Images

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The results are in from the Big Garden Birdwatch - and there’s a familiar feathered face at the top of the flock.

A total of 41,630 people across Scotland have taken part in this year’s bird survey organised by the RSPB.

Despite taking place on the same weekend as Storm Eowyn an impressive 748,392 birds were spotted at the annual Big Garden Birdwatch.

A welcome sight when looking out the kitchen window, these are the birds that add life and colour to our outdoor spaces.

Many of us like to help out our feathered friends - particularly over the winter months - by supplying food in feeders and on bird tables, and shelter in the form of bird boxes.

In return they help to keep plant-destroying caterpillars and aphids in check.

Here are the 13 most common avian garden visitors in Scotland - according to the recently-released figures.

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