Teal
Anas crecca
UK Amber ListModerate📍 Lake District
Season
Year-round. More in winter.
Best time of day
Morning. Small. Shy.
Lake District
Smaller water. Reed edges. That green patch on the male. Small. Shy. They flush. Winter flocks.
UK population
Around 2,100 pairs. Winter visitors.
Overview
Teal are small. That green patch on the male. Reed edges. Smaller water. Shy. They flush. Winter flocks. Common but easy to miss.
At a Glance
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Anatidae |
| Habitat | Ponds · Reedbeds · Marshes |
| Diet | Seeds, aquatic plants. Dabbles. |
| UK population | Around 2,100 pairs. Winter visitors. |
| Lake District | Smaller water. Reed edges. That green patch on the male. Small. Shy. They flush. Winter flocks. |
| Conservation | UK Amber List |
Where to See It
Smaller water bodies. Tarns, ponds, reed edges. Windermere reedbeds. That green patch. Small.
Identification
Small duck. Male has green patch. Small. Shy. Flushes easily.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Reed edges. Smaller water. Winter. They're shy. That green patch.
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.