Tits & Chickadees in Durham
5 species matching this filter.
Durham is home to five species from the tit and chickadee family, thriving across the county's diverse mix of ancient woodlands, hedgerows, and suburban gardens. Commonly encountered species include the Blue Tit, Great Tit, and Coal Tit, while the county's mature deciduous woodlands also support the increasingly scarce Marsh Tit and Willow Tit. These characterful birds are a delight to observe year-round, with garden feeders providing excellent viewing opportunities during the colder months.
Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleusLC
An abundant and familiar garden resident year-round, also thriving in woodland, hedgerows, and parks across the county.
Year-round
Coal Tit
Periparus aterLC
Common year-round in coniferous and mixed woodland, readily visiting garden feeders. Often hoards seeds for winter.
Year-round
Great Tit
Parus majorLC
Common resident in gardens, woodland, and parkland throughout the year. Its loud, ringing song is heard from January onwards.
Year-round
Marsh Tit
Poecile palustrisLC
A rare and declining resident near the northern edge of its UK range. Favours mature deciduous woodland with dense understorey.
Year-round
Willow Tit
Poecile montanusLC
Uncommon resident of damp woodland and scrubby hedgerows. A nationally declining species, Durham remains a relative stronghold.
Year-round