Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Windermere
Season
Year-round. More in winter.
Best time of day
Morning. Diving.
Lake District
Windermere. Ullswater. Bassenthwaite. That tuft. Black and white. They dive. Common. Easy to see.
UK population
Around 16,000 pairs. Winter visitors.
Overview
Tufted ducks have that tuft. Black and white. Windermere. Ullswater. They dive. Common. The most common diving duck. Easy.
At a Glance
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Anatidae |
| Habitat | Lakes · Reservoirs · Ponds |
| Diet | Aquatic invertebrates. Dives. |
| UK population | Around 16,000 pairs. Winter visitors. |
| Lake District | Windermere. Ullswater. Bassenthwaite. That tuft. Black and white. They dive. Common. Easy to see. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Windermere, Ullswater, Bassenthwaite. That tuft. Black and white. Diving duck.
Identification
Diving duck. Male black and white with tuft. Female brown. Tuft. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Lakes. Windermere. Ullswater. That tuft. 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.