Latin name
Cyanistes caeruleus
Family
Tits (Paridae)
Where to see them
Blue tits are common in woodland, hedgerows, parks and gardens. They're widespread and found across the whole of the UK with the exception of some Scottish islands.
When to see them
All year round.
What they eat
Insects, caterpillars, seeds and nuts.
Population
| Europe | UK breeding* | UK wintering* | UK passage* | | 20-44 million pairs | 3,535,000 territories | 15 million birds | - |