Fieldfare
Turdus pilaris
UK Red ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
October to March. Winter visitor.
Best time of day
Morning. Feeds in flocks.
Lake District
Winter. Berry bushes. Hedgerows. That chack. Grey head. Flocks. They strip berries. Common in winter.
UK population
Around 720,000 wintering. Nordic breeder.
Overview
Fieldfares winter in the Lakes. Berry bushes. That chack. Grey head. Flocks. They strip holly and hawthorn. October to March. Common.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Turdidae |
| Habitat | Hedgerows · Farmland · Berry bushes |
| Diet | Berries, insects. Flocks in winter. |
| UK population | Around 720,000 wintering. Nordic breeder. |
| Lake District | Winter. Berry bushes. Hedgerows. That chack. Grey head. Flocks. They strip berries. Common in winter. |
| Conservation | UK Red List |
Where to See It
Berry bushes, farmland. The valleys, hedgerows. That chack. Grey head. Flocks.
Identification
Grey head. Chestnut back. Speckled breast. Chack call. Flocks. Winter.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Winter. Berry bushes. That chack. Flocks. Common.
Conservation Status
UK Red List
This species is on the UK Red List for Birds (BoCC5), indicating serious concern about its population decline or unfavourable conservation status. Monitoring in the Lake District contributes to national population tracking.
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.