Treecreeper
Certhia familiaris
Overview
Treecreepers creep. Up tree trunks. Spiral. Grizedale. Borrowdale. That curved bill. Small. Brown. They're common. Look for movement on the trunk. They never come down head first.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Certhiidae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Forest · Trees |
| Diet | Insects. Picks from bark. |
| UK population | Around 200,000 pairs. |
| Lake District | Common in Lakeland woodland. Grizedale. Borrowdale. They creep up trunks. Spiral. That curved bill. Small. Brown. Easy to miss. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Woodland throughout the Lakes. Grizedale, Borrowdale, RSPB Haweswater. Creeps up trunks. Spiral.
Identification
Small. Brown. Streaked. Curved bill. Creeps up trunks. Spiral. Never head first down.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Woodland. Look at tree trunks. They creep. Spiral up. Grizedale. Borrowdale. They're 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.