Blackcap
Sylvia atricapilla
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Grizedale Forest
Season
Year-round. Some winter. More in summer.
Best time of day
Morning. That fluty song.
Lake District
Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. That black cap. Fluty song. Common. Some winter at feeders now. Male black cap. Female grey.
UK population
Around 1.2 million pairs. Some winter now.
Overview
Blackcaps have a black cap. Male. Grey in female. That fluty song. Grizedale. Borrowdale. Common. Some winter at feeders now. Increasing.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sylviidae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Scrub · Gardens |
| Diet | Insects, berries. Omnivorous. |
| UK population | Around 1.2 million pairs. Some winter now. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. That black cap. Fluty song. Common. Some winter at feeders now. Male black cap. Female grey. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Woodland, scrub. Grizedale, Borrowdale, gardens. That black cap. Male. Grey cap. Female. Common.
Identification
Male black cap. Female grey cap. Fluty song. Warbler. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Woodland. That black cap. Fluty song. 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.