Latin name
Calcarius lapponicus
Family
Buntings (Emberizidae)
Where to see them
Wintering birds are mainly found along the east coast of the UK, from East Lothian to Kent. Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and North Norfolk coasts usually hold the most birds.
When to see them
Birds arrive from N Europe in September and October, leaving by May. Best looked for from November to March.
What they eat
Seeds
Population
| Europe | UK breeding* | UK wintering* | UK passage* | | - | - | 200-500 birds | - |