Tits & Chickadees in Northamptonshire
5 species matching this filter.
Northamptonshire's mix of ancient woodlands, hedgerows, and parkland estates provides 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 favours damp woodland areas. The county's mature broadleaf woodlands, such as those found in Rockingham Forest, are particularly rewarding spots for observing these charismatic small birds.
Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleusLC
One of the county's most familiar garden birds, common year-round and a regular visitor to feeders.
Year-round
Coal Tit
Periparus aterLC
An uncommon but year-round resident of coniferous and mixed woodland, also visiting garden feeders in winter.
Year-round
Great Tit
Parus majorLC
A common and familiar resident of gardens, parks and woodland throughout the county, readily visiting feeders.
Year-round
Marsh Tit
Poecile palustrisLC
An uncommon resident of mature deciduous woodland, found in sites like Salcey Forest and Yardley Chase year-round.
Year-round
Willow Tit
Poecile montanusLC
A rare passage visitor, reflecting severe national decline. Occasionally recorded in spring and late autumn at damp woodland sites.
Dec–Apr