Old World Flycatchers in Cornwall

8 species matching this filter.

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Cornwall's diverse coastal cliffs, heathlands, and sheltered valleys provide excellent habitat for a variety of Old World flycatchers throughout the year. Resident species such as the European Robin and Stonechat are a familiar sight along the county's rugged clifftops, while summer visitors including the Spotted Flycatcher and Common Redstart bring added interest during the warmer months. The county's position as a south-western peninsula also makes it a prime location for spotting passage migrants like the Wheatear and Black Redstart, particularly during spring and autumn.

Stonechat
StonechatSmallest · 11.5cm
to
Wheatear
WheatearLargest · 16cm
Ranges from the Stonechat (11.5cm) to the Wheatear (16cm)2 year-round residents
Black Redstart

Black Redstart

Phoenicurus ochrurosLC

An uncommon non-breeding visitor favouring harbours, cliffs, and coastal buildings. Present from autumn through spring in Cornwall's mild conditions.

Oct–Apr

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M
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M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Common Redstart

Common Redstart

Phoenicurus phoenicurusLC

A rare breeding visitor to mature oak woodland, arriving in April. More often noted on passage at coastal sites in autumn.

Apr–Oct

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
European Pied Flycatcher

European Pied Flycatcher

Ficedula hypoleucaLC

A rare passage migrant, mainly seen in autumn at coastal headlands and valleys. The Lizard and Porthgwarra are favoured spots.

May–Oct

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
European Robin

European Robin

Erithacus rubeculaLC

A beloved year-round resident, abundant in gardens, hedgerows, and woodland. Sings throughout winter in Cornwall's mild climate.

Year-round

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Spotted Flycatcher

Spotted Flycatcher

Muscicapa striataLC

An uncommon and declining summer breeder, arriving in May. Favours woodland edges and churchyards, sallying for insects from exposed perches.

May–Oct

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Stonechat

Stonechat

Saxicola torquatusLC

A common resident of gorse-covered clifftops and heathland year-round. Cornwall's mild winters support a strong and stable population.

Year-round

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Wheatear

Wheatear

Oenanthe oenantheLC

An uncommon summer breeder on clifftops and moorland, arriving from March. Also seen on passage at coastal headlands into October.

Mar–Oct

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
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O
N
D
Whinchat

Whinchat

Saxicola rubetraLC

An uncommon passage migrant seen mainly in autumn on coastal scrub and rough grassland. Spring passage is briefer, peaking in May.

May–Oct

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F
M
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M
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J
A
S
O
N
D

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