Sylviid Warblers in Hampshire
5 species matching this filter.
Hampshire's diverse habitats, from the heathlands of the New Forest to its hedgerow-rich farmland and mature woodland, support five species of Sylviid warbler. The county is particularly notable for its population of Dartford Warblers, a scarce resident closely associated with lowland heathland, while summer visitors such as the Blackcap, Whitethroat, Garden Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat bring a rich chorus to the county's woods and scrubby margins from April onwards.
Blackcap
Sylvia atricapillaLC
A common resident found in woodland, hedgerows and gardens year-round. Winter birds from the continent supplement the breeding population.
Year-round
Dartford Warbler
Curruca undataNT
An uncommon but iconic resident of New Forest and other Hampshire heathlands. One of the UK's key strongholds for this sedentary warbler.
Year-round
Garden Warbler
Sylvia borinLC
An unobtrusive summer breeder found in dense woodland understorey and overgrown hedgerows. Present from April to September, best located by its rich warbling song.
Apr–Sep
Lesser Whitethroat
Curruca currucaLC
A rare summer breeder favouring tall hedgerows and scrubby woodland edges. Its rattling song is heard from April, departing by September.
Apr–Sep
Whitethroat
Curruca communisLC
A common summer visitor arriving in April, singing from hedgerows and scrubby farmland edges across the county. Departs by September for sub-Saharan Africa.
Apr–Sep