Sylviid Warblers in Bedfordshire

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Bedfordshire is home to five species of Sylviid warblers, ranging from the familiar Blackcap and Whitethroat to the scarce Dartford Warbler. The county's mix of mature woodlands, hedgerow-rich farmland, and lowland heathland provides varied habitats that support both resident and migratory species. Notable sites such as The Lodge RSPB reserve and Cooper's Hill offer excellent opportunities to encounter these often skulking but beautifully vocal birds.

Lesser Whitethroat
Lesser WhitethroatSmallest · 11cm
to
Whitethroat
WhitethroatLargest · 15cm
Ranges from the Lesser Whitethroat (11cm) to the Whitethroat (15cm)1 year-round resident
Blackcap

Blackcap

Sylvia atricapillaLC

A common resident found in woodland and gardens year-round; winter numbers are boosted by Continental migrants.

Year-round

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Dartford Warbler

Dartford Warbler

Curruca undataNT

A rare passage visitor, occasionally turning up on heathland edges in November. This species is primarily resident on southern heaths and seldom strays this far inland.

Nov

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J
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Garden Warbler

Garden Warbler

Sylvia borinLC

An uncommon summer breeder arriving in late April, favouring dense scrub and woodland understorey. Heard far more often than seen.

Apr–Sep

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M
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J
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Lesser Whitethroat

Lesser Whitethroat

Curruca currucaLC

An uncommon summer breeder of tall hedgerows and scrubby thickets, arriving in April. Its rattling song is distinctive but brief.

Apr–Sep

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Whitethroat

Whitethroat

Curruca communisLC

A common summer visitor breeding in hedgerows and scrubby field margins from April to September across the county.

Apr–Sep

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