Redwing
Turdus iliacus
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. That seep. Red flank. Often with fieldfares. Smaller. Common.
UK population
Around 690,000 wintering. Nordic breeder.
Overview
Redwings winter with fieldfares. That seep. Red flank. Smaller. Berry bushes. October to March. Common. Often in mixed flocks.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Turdidae |
| Habitat | Hedgerows · Woodland edge · Berry bushes |
| Diet | Berries, insects. Flocks in winter. |
| UK population | Around 690,000 wintering. Nordic breeder. |
| Lake District | Winter. Berry bushes. That seep. Red flank. Often with fieldfares. Smaller. Common. |
| Conservation | UK Red List |
Where to See It
Berry bushes, woodland edge. The valleys. That seep call. Red flank. Often with fieldfares.
Identification
Red flank. Cream stripe above eye. Speckled breast. Seep call. Smaller than fieldfare.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Winter. Berry bushes. Often with fieldfares. That seep. 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.