Tits & Chickadees in Lancashire
5 species matching this filter.
Lancashire's diverse habitats, from ancient woodlands and mosses to well-established garden hedgerows, support five species of tits and chickadees. Among these, the Blue Tit and Great Tit are widespread and familiar visitors to garden feeders, while the Willow Tit and Marsh Tit are scarcer residents whose populations merit careful attention. The county's peatlands, river valleys, and mature deciduous woodlands provide vital foraging and nesting opportunities for these charismatic small birds.
Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleusLC
A common garden and woodland resident throughout the year. A familiar visitor to Lancashire bird feeders, especially in winter.
Year-round
Coal Tit
Periparus aterLC
A common resident of coniferous and mixed woodland, also visiting garden feeders regularly. Often found alongside Blue and Great Tits.
Year-round
Great Tit
Parus majorLC
A common and familiar garden resident throughout Lancashire year-round, readily visiting feeders. Its bold 'teacher-teacher' song is heard from January.
Year-round
Marsh Tit
Poecile palustrisLC
An uncommon resident of mature deciduous woodland, found at scattered sites across Lancashire. Declining nationally and easily confused with Willow Tit.
Year-round
Willow Tit
Poecile montanusLC
Now a rare passage visitor, reflecting severe national decline. Occasionally recorded in damp woodland with standing deadwood in late winter.
Feb