Bullfinch
Pyrrhula pyrrhula
UK Amber ListModerate📍 Grizedale Forest
Season
Year-round. Woodland and scrub.
Best time of day
Morning. Shy. Feeds quietly.
Lake District
Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland edge. That pink. Black cap. Shy. They eat buds. Gardeners don't love them. Common but elusive.
UK population
Around 190,000 pairs. Declining.
Overview
Bullfinches are pink. That black cap. Shy. Grizedale. Borrowdale. They eat buds. Gardeners don't love them. Common but elusive. That soft call.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae |
| Habitat | Woodland edge · Scrub · Gardens |
| Diet | Seeds, buds, berries. |
| UK population | Around 190,000 pairs. Declining. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland edge. That pink. Black cap. Shy. They eat buds. Gardeners don't love them. Common but elusive. |
| Conservation | UK Amber List |
Where to See It
Woodland edge, scrub. Grizedale, Borrowdale, gardens. That pink. Black cap. Shy.
Identification
Male pink. Black cap. Female duller. Shy. Soft call. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Woodland edge. They're shy. That pink. Quiet.
Conservation Status
UK Amber List
This species is on the UK Amber List for Birds (BoCC5), indicating moderate concern. Population monitoring and habitat management remain important for its continued recovery.
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.