Coal Tit
Periparus ater
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Grizedale Forest
Season
Year-round. Conifer specialist.
Best time of day
Morning. Active in trees.
Lake District
Grizedale. Whinlatter. Conifer woodland. That white nape. Small. Common. They hang. Conifer specialist.
UK population
Around 610,000 pairs. Widespread.
Overview
Coal tits have a white nape. Small. Grizedale. Whinlatter. Conifer woodland. Common. They hang. Conifer specialist. That high call.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paridae |
| Habitat | Conifer woodland · Spruce · Pine |
| Diet | Insects, seeds. Conifer specialist. |
| UK population | Around 610,000 pairs. Widespread. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Whinlatter. Conifer woodland. That white nape. Small. Common. They hang. Conifer specialist. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Conifer woodland. Grizedale, Whinlatter, Borrowdale. That white nape. Small. Conifer tops.
Identification
Small tit. Black cap. White nape. Grey. Conifer woodland. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Conifer woodland. Grizedale. Whinlatter. That white nape. 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.