Wren
Troglodytes troglodytes
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
Year-round. That loud song.
Best time of day
Morning. That trill.
Lake District
Everywhere. Woodland. Scrub. Gardens. That tiny. Loud song. Common. Our commonest bird. Don't ignore them.
UK population
Around 8.5 million pairs. Our commonest bird.
Overview
Wrens are tiny. That loud song. Our commonest bird. Everywhere. Woodland. Scrub. Gardens. Common. That trill. Don't ignore them.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troglodytidae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Scrub · Gardens |
| Diet | Insects. Tiny. |
| UK population | Around 8.5 million pairs. Our commonest bird. |
| Lake District | Everywhere. Woodland. Scrub. Gardens. That tiny. Loud song. Common. Our commonest bird. Don't ignore them. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Everywhere. Woodland, scrub, gardens. That tiny. Loud song. Common.
Identification
Tiny. Brown. Upright tail. Loud song. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Everywhere. That loud song. Tiny. 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.