Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
UK Amber ListModerate📍 Grizedale Forest
Season
Year-round. More in winter. Irruptive.
Best time of day
Morning. Birch and alder.
Lake District
Grizedale. Whinlatter. Birch woodland. That red forehead. They flock. Winter. Irruptive. Good years bring more.
UK population
Around 220,000 pairs. Declining.
Overview
Redpolls have a red forehead. Small finch. Grizedale. Whinlatter. Birch woodland. They flock. Winter. Irruptive. Common and lesser both occur. Hard to separate.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae |
| Habitat | Birch woodland · Alder · Conifer |
| Diet | Seeds. Birch, alder. |
| UK population | Around 220,000 pairs. Declining. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Whinlatter. Birch woodland. That red forehead. They flock. Winter. Irruptive. Good years bring more. |
| Conservation | UK Amber List |
Where to See It
Birch woodland. Grizedale, Whinlatter, Foulshaw Moss. That red forehead. Small. Flocks.
Identification
Small finch. Red forehead. Streaked. Flocks. Birch and alder.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Birch woodland. Grizedale. Whinlatter. Winter. They flock. That red forehead.
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.