Great Tit
Parus major
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
Year-round. Ubiquitous.
Best time of day
Any. That teacher-teacher.
Lake District
Everywhere. Woodland. Gardens. That teacher-teacher. Black stripe. Yellow. Common. Larger than blue tit.
UK population
Around 2.5 million pairs. Widespread.
Overview
Great tits are everywhere. That teacher-teacher. Black stripe. Yellow. Larger than blue tit. Common. Woodland. Gardens. Don't ignore them.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paridae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Gardens · Everywhere |
| Diet | Insects, seeds. Omnivorous. |
| UK population | Around 2.5 million pairs. Widespread. |
| Lake District | Everywhere. Woodland. Gardens. That teacher-teacher. Black stripe. Yellow. Common. Larger than blue tit. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Everywhere. Woodland, gardens, feeders. That black stripe. Yellow. Common.
Identification
Black stripe. Yellow. Larger than blue tit. Teacher-teacher. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Everywhere. That teacher-teacher. 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.