Tits & Chickadees in England
5 species matching this filter.
England is home to five species from the Tits & Chickadees family, ranging from the ubiquitous Blue Tit and Great Tit to the increasingly scarce Willow Tit. These charming, acrobatic birds can be found across a variety of habitats, from suburban gardens and parklands to ancient woodlands and hedgerows. Notable species such as the Marsh Tit and Coal Tit favour mature deciduous and coniferous woodlands respectively, making England's diverse landscapes ideal for observing the full range of this delightful family.
Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleusLC
One of England's most familiar garden birds, resident year-round. Readily visits feeders and nests in boxes, hedgerows and tree holes across the country.
Year-round
Coal Tit
Periparus aterLC
A common resident of coniferous and mixed woodlands, readily visiting garden feeders. Often stores food in bark crevices for later retrieval.
Year-round
Great Tit
Parus majorLC
One of England's most familiar garden birds, present year-round. Bold and vocal, it readily visits feeders and nests in garden nest boxes.
Year-round
Marsh Tit
Poecile palustrisLC
A resident of mature deciduous woodland, particularly in southern and central England. Declining in recent decades, it is distinguished from Willow Tit by its bright cap and calls.
Year-round
Willow Tit
Poecile montanusLC
An uncommon and rapidly declining resident of damp woodland and scrub. Now largely restricted to parts of central and northern England.
Year-round