Tree Pipit
Anthus trivialis
Overview
Tree pipits sing from trees. Grizedale. Whinlatter. That parachute. They drop, then glide. Different to meadow pipit. Tree has a stronger bill. Woodland edge. April to June. Declining.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Motacillidae |
| Habitat | Woodland edge · Scrub · Heath |
| Diet | Insects, seeds |
| UK population | Around 80,000 pairs. Declining. Red list. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Whinlatter. Woodland edge. That song flight. Drops from a tree, then parachutes down. April to June. Declining. |
| Conservation | UK Red List |
Where to See It
Woodland edge. Grizedale, Whinlatter, Borrowdale. That parachute song flight. Drops from a tree.
Identification
Pipit. Streaked. Song flight from tree. Parachutes down. Stronger bill than meadow. Woodland edge.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Woodland edge. April to June. Listen for the song. The parachute flight. Grizedale. Whinlatter.
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.