Tits & Chickadees in Nottinghamshire
5 species matching this filter.
Nottinghamshire is home to five species from the tit family, thriving across the county's diverse habitats from ancient woodland in Sherwood Forest to urban parks and garden feeders. Commonly encountered species include the Blue Tit, Great Tit, and Coal Tit, while the scarcer Marsh Tit and Willow Tit can be found in more specialised woodland and scrubby wetland habitats. The Willow Tit is of particular conservation interest, having suffered significant national declines, making Nottinghamshire's remaining populations especially valuable.
Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleusLC
One of the county's most familiar garden birds, present year-round. Readily uses nest boxes and is a regular at feeders.
Year-round
Coal Tit
Periparus aterLC
An uncommon resident favouring coniferous and mixed woodland. Regularly visits garden feeders, especially in winter months.
Year-round
Great Tit
Parus majorLC
One of the county's most familiar garden birds, present year-round. Bold and vocal, it readily visits feeders in parks and gardens across Nottinghamshire.
Year-round
Marsh Tit
Poecile palustrisLC
A scarce resident of mature deciduous woodland, found at sites like Sherwood Forest and Clumber Park. Declining nationally, making local populations valuable.
Year-round
Willow Tit
Poecile montanusLC
A rare and rapidly declining resident of damp woodland with standing deadwood. One of the UK's most threatened species; Nottinghamshire is a stronghold.
Year-round