Blackbird
Turdus merula
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
Year-round. Ubiquitous.
Best time of day
Morning. That song.
Lake District
Everywhere. Woodland. Gardens. Moorland. That black. Yellow bill. Common. That fluty song. Don't ignore them.
UK population
Around 5.1 million pairs. Widespread.
Overview
Blackbirds are everywhere. That black. Yellow bill. That fluty song. Woodland. Gardens. Common. Don't ignore them.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Turdidae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Gardens · Everywhere |
| Diet | Worms, berries, insects. Omnivorous. |
| UK population | Around 5.1 million pairs. Widespread. |
| Lake District | Everywhere. Woodland. Gardens. Moorland. That black. Yellow bill. Common. That fluty song. Don't ignore them. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Everywhere. Woodland, gardens, moorland. That black. Yellow bill. Common.
Identification
Male black. Yellow bill. Female brown. Fluty song. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Everywhere. That black. Yellow bill. Common.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species is on the UK Green List, indicating a healthy population status in the UK context. It remains an important component of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.