Jay
Garrulus glandarius
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Grizedale Forest
Season
Year-round. Woodland.
Best time of day
Morning. That screech.
Lake District
Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. That flash of blue. Pink. Screech. They cache acorns. Common. Shy.
UK population
Around 170,000 pairs. Widespread.
Overview
Jays have that flash of blue. Pink. Screech. Grizedale. Borrowdale. They cache acorns. Shy. You'll hear them before you see them. Common.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Forest · Oak |
| Diet | Acorns, eggs, young birds. Omnivorous. |
| UK population | Around 170,000 pairs. Widespread. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. That flash of blue. Pink. Screech. They cache acorns. Common. Shy. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Woodland. Grizedale, Borrowdale, Whinlatter. That flash of blue. Pink. Screech. Caches acorns.
Identification
Pink. Blue wing patch. Black tail. Screech. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Woodland. That screech. They're shy. That blue flash.
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.