Siskin
Spinus spinus
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Grizedale Forest
Season
Year-round. More in winter at feeders.
Best time of day
Morning. Conifer tops.
Lake District
Grizedale. Whinlatter. Conifer woodland. That tzooee. Yellow and black. They flock. Winter at feeders. Common.
UK population
Around 400,000 pairs. Increased.
Overview
Siskins are small finches. Yellow and black. That tzooee call. Grizedale. Whinlatter. Conifer tops. They flock. Winter at feeders. Common in the Lakes.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae |
| Habitat | Conifer woodland · Alder · Birch |
| Diet | Seeds. Conifer, alder. |
| UK population | Around 400,000 pairs. Increased. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Whinlatter. Conifer woodland. That tzooee. Yellow and black. They flock. Winter at feeders. Common. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Conifer woodland. Grizedale, Whinlatter, Borrowdale. That tzooee call. Yellow and black. Small finch.
Identification
Small finch. Yellow and black. Streaked. Tzooee call. Conifer woodland.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Conifer woodland. Grizedale. Whinlatter. Listen for the call. Winter at feeders.
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.