Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleus
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
Year-round. Ubiquitous.
Best time of day
Any. Everywhere.
Lake District
Everywhere. Woodland. Gardens. Feeders. That blue. Yellow. Common. Don't ignore them.
UK population
Around 3.4 million pairs. Widespread.
Overview
Blue tits are everywhere. That blue. Yellow. Woodland. Gardens. Feeders. Common. The default tit. Don't ignore them.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paridae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Gardens · Everywhere |
| Diet | Insects, seeds. Omnivorous. |
| UK population | Around 3.4 million pairs. Widespread. |
| Lake District | Everywhere. Woodland. Gardens. Feeders. That blue. Yellow. Common. Don't ignore them. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Everywhere. Woodland, gardens, feeders. That blue. Yellow. Common.
Identification
Blue. Yellow. Small. Ubiquitous. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Everywhere. That blue. 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.