Old World Flycatchers in Cambridgeshire
7 species matching this filter.
Cambridgeshire is home to seven recorded species of Old World Flycatcher, a diverse family that includes familiar garden favourites like the European Robin alongside more elusive summer visitors such as the Nightingale and Spotted Flycatcher. The county's mix of fenland, ancient woodland, and hedgerow-rich farmland provides vital breeding and passage habitat for these characterful birds. Notable hotspots include the scrubby thickets around the Ouse Washes and the mature woodlands near Monks Wood, where species like the Common Redstart and Nightingale can be heard singing in spring.
Common Redstart
Phoenicurus phoenicurusLC
A rare autumn passage migrant, occasionally glimpsed in September at scrubby sites and coastal-style habitats in the county.
Sep
European Robin
Erithacus rubeculaLC
One of the most familiar garden birds, present year-round and among the first to sing at dawn across Cambridgeshire.
Year-round
Nightingale
Luscinia megarhynchosLC
A rare summer breeder arriving in April, favouring dense scrub and coppice. Cambridgeshire lies at the edge of its UK range.
Apr–Jun
Spotted Flycatcher
Muscicapa striataLC
A rare and declining summer breeder, arriving in May and favouring mature woodland edges and large gardens with open perches.
May–Sep
Stonechat
Saxicola torquatusLC
An uncommon resident favouring rough grassland, heathland fringes, and fen edges. More often seen in winter months.
Year-round
Wheatear
Oenanthe oenantheLC
A rare passage migrant passing through in spring and autumn, pausing on ploughed fields and short grassland.
Apr–Sep
Whinchat
Saxicola rubetraLC
A rare passage migrant seen briefly in spring and late summer, favouring rough grassland and fenland margins.
May–Sep