Old World Flycatchers in Bristol
7 species matching this filter.
Bristol's diverse habitats, from the Avon Gorge's rocky cliffs to its parks, heathlands and surrounding countryside, support seven recorded species of Old World Flycatcher. This family includes familiar garden favourites like the European Robin alongside scarcer visitors such as the Black Redstart, which can occasionally be spotted around the city's urban structures and industrial sites. Summer migrants like the Spotted Flycatcher and European Pied Flycatcher add seasonal interest, particularly in the county's mature woodlands and hedgerows.
Black Redstart
Phoenicurus ochrurosLC
A rare autumn passage bird, occasionally seen around industrial buildings and the harbourside in November.
Nov
Common Redstart
Phoenicurus phoenicurusLC
A rare passage migrant glimpsed in April, August, and October. Males in spring plumage show a striking orange breast and grey back.
Apr–Oct
European Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula hypoleucaLC
A rare spring passage migrant, occasionally glimpsed in April in wooded areas. Breeds further west in Wales and the West Country.
Apr
European Robin
Erithacus rubeculaLC
A beloved and common resident of gardens, parks, and woodlands throughout Bristol. Sings year-round, even under streetlights.
Year-round
Spotted Flycatcher
Muscicapa striataLC
A rare and declining summer breeder from May to September. Sallies after insects from exposed perches in churchyards, woodland edges, and large gardens.
May–Sep
Stonechat
Saxicola torquatusLC
A rare non-breeding visitor to rough grassland and scrubby edges. Most likely on the city's fringes from autumn through winter.
Jul–Mar
Wheatear
Oenanthe oenantheLC
A rare passage migrant in April and September, pausing on open ground and playing fields. Breeds on uplands further west and north.
Apr–Sep