Old World Flycatchers in Cumbria
7 species matching this filter.
Cumbria's diverse landscapes, from the rugged fells of the Lake District to its sheltered oak woodlands and open moorlands, support a wonderful variety of Old World flycatchers. Seven species from this family have been recorded in the county, including the striking Common Redstart and European Pied Flycatcher, both of which favour the region's western oak woods during the breeding season. Year-round residents such as the European Robin and Stonechat can be found alongside summer visitors like the Spotted Flycatcher, Wheatear, and Whinchat.
Common Redstart
Phoenicurus phoenicurusLC
A handsome summer visitor breeding in Lake District oak woods and stone walls. Males flash their orange-red tails.
Apr–Aug
European Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula hypoleucaLC
A prized summer visitor to Cumbrian oak woodlands, readily using nestboxes. The Lake District is a key UK stronghold.
Apr–Aug
European Robin
Erithacus rubeculaLC
A familiar year-round presence in Cumbrian gardens and woodlands, singing its sweet, wistful song even through winter.
Year-round
Spotted Flycatcher
Muscicapa striataLC
A declining summer visitor to open woodland edges and gardens, arriving in May. Sallies from exposed perches to catch insects.
May–Sep
Stonechat
Saxicola torquatusLC
A hardy resident of gorse-clad commons and coastal scrub, perching prominently and flicking its tail with a sharp call.
Year-round
Wheatear
Oenanthe oenantheLC
A summer visitor to upland fell-sides and stone walls, arriving from March. Bobs and flashes its white rump on open ground.
Mar–Oct
Whinchat
Saxicola rubetraLC
A rare and declining summer breeder on rough upland pastures and bracken slopes, arriving in May.
May–Sep