Old World Flycatchers in Hertfordshire
7 species matching this filter.
Hertfordshire's mix of ancient woodlands, heathlands, and hedgerow-rich farmland supports a wonderful variety of Old World Flycatchers throughout the year. The European Robin is one of the county's most familiar and beloved residents, while summer visitors such as the Nightingale, Common Redstart, and Spotted Flycatcher bring seasonal excitement to local birding hotspots. Passage migrants like the Wheatear and Whinchat can also be encountered on open ground during spring and autumn migration periods.
Common Redstart
Phoenicurus phoenicurusLC
A rare autumn passage migrant, occasionally glimpsed in scrubby habitats and hedgerows during August.
Aug
European Robin
Erithacus rubeculaLC
One of the county's most beloved residents, singing year-round in gardens, parks, and woodland. Boldly territorial and often confiding around people.
Year-round
Nightingale
Luscinia megarhynchosLC
A rare passage visitor in May, once more widespread as a breeder in the county. Dense scrub and thickets may briefly host singing birds on migration.
May
Spotted Flycatcher
Muscicapa striataLC
A rare and declining summer breeder, favouring woodland edges and churchyards; present from May to September.
May–Sep
Stonechat
Saxicola torquatusLC
An uncommon non-breeding visitor to rough grassland and heathland edges. Most likely seen from autumn through early spring on open ground.
Sep–Mar
Wheatear
Oenanthe oenantheLC
A rare visitor to open farmland and short grassland, mainly on spring and autumn passage. Ploughed fields and golf courses are favoured stopover sites.
Mar–Sep
Whinchat
Saxicola rubetraLC
A rare passage migrant in late summer, pausing briefly on rough grassland and scrubby fields during southward migration.
Aug–Sep