Robin
Erithacus rubecula
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
Year-round. Sings all year.
Best time of day
Any. That red breast.
Lake District
Everywhere. Woodland. Gardens. Moorland. That red breast. Sings all year. Common. Confiding. The default bird.
UK population
Around 6.7 million pairs. Widespread.
Overview
Robins are everywhere. That red breast. Sings all year. Woodland. Gardens. Moorland. Common. Confiding. The default bird. Don't ignore them.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Muscicapidae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Gardens · Everywhere |
| Diet | Insects, seeds. Omnivorous. |
| UK population | Around 6.7 million pairs. Widespread. |
| Lake District | Everywhere. Woodland. Gardens. Moorland. That red breast. Sings all year. Common. Confiding. The default bird. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Everywhere. Woodland, gardens, moorland. That red breast. Sings all year. Common.
Identification
Red breast. Brown. Sings all year. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Everywhere. That red breast. 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.