Sylviid Warblers in East Riding of Yorkshire

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The East Riding of Yorkshire supports five recorded species of Sylviid warblers, ranging from common breeding birds to rare vagrants. Hedgerows, scrubby woodland edges, and the dense thickets found across the region's farmland and nature reserves provide ideal habitat for species such as Blackcap, Whitethroat, and Garden Warbler. The appearance of Subalpine Warbler on the county list highlights the East Riding's coastal position, which occasionally attracts scarce migrants from southern Europe.

Subalpine Warbler
Subalpine WarblerSmallest · 11cm
to
Garden Warbler
Garden WarblerLargest · 15cm
Ranges from the Subalpine Warbler (11cm) to the Garden Warbler (15cm)1 year-round resident
Blackcap

Blackcap

Sylvia atricapillaLC

An uncommon resident present all year; summer breeders are bolstered by wintering continental birds visiting garden feeders in the colder months.

Year-round

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Garden Warbler

Garden Warbler

Sylvia borinLC

A rare breeding visitor arriving in April, favouring dense scrub and woodland edges. Easily overlooked due to its plain plumage and skulking habits.

Apr–Oct

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Lesser Whitethroat

Lesser Whitethroat

Curruca currucaLC

An uncommon summer breeder arriving from April, favouring tall hedgerows and scrubby thickets across the region's farmland and woodland edges.

Apr–Oct

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Subalpine Warbler

Subalpine Warbler

Curruca cantillansLC

A rare spring vagrant, occasionally recorded in May at coastal migration hotspots such as Spurn Point and Flamborough Head.

May

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

Whitethroat

Curruca communisLC

A common summer breeder found in hedgerows and scrubby field margins from April to October, delivering its scratchy song across the Wolds.

Apr–Oct

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

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