Tits & Chickadees in Derbyshire
5 species matching this filter.
Derbyshire's diverse landscapes, from the moorlands and ancient woodlands of the Peak District to lowland parks and hedgerow-rich farmland, provide excellent habitat for members of the tit family. Five species of tits and chickadees have been recorded in the county, including the widespread Blue Tit and Great Tit as well as the increasingly scarce Willow Tit, which finds a stronghold in some of Derbyshire's damp woodland and scrubby habitats. Whether you're exploring a garden bird feeder or venturing into mature broadleaf woodland, these charismatic small birds are among the most rewarding to observe.
Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleusLC
A common and familiar garden resident found throughout the county, readily using nest boxes in both rural and urban settings.
Year-round
Coal Tit
Periparus aterLC
A common resident of coniferous and mixed woodland, readily visiting garden feeders especially in winter months.
Year-round
Great Tit
Parus majorLC
A common year-round resident of woodland, parks and gardens, easily recognised by its bold black-and-white head pattern.
Year-round
Marsh Tit
Poecile palustrisLC
A rare non-breeding visitor recorded in autumn and winter, occasionally found in mature broadleaved woodland.
Nov–Mar
Willow Tit
Poecile montanusLC
A rare and declining resident, favouring damp scrubby woodland. One of the UK's fastest-declining species, making Derbyshire records notable.
Year-round