Old World Flycatchers in Kent
10 species matching this filter.
Kent's diverse landscapes, from the chalk cliffs of Dover to the ancient woodlands of the Weald and the coastal marshes of the Thames Estuary, support a wonderful variety of Old World flycatchers. This family encompasses 10 recorded species in the county, including beloved residents such as the European Robin and seasonal visitors like the Nightingale, whose rich song has long been associated with the woodlands of Kent. Scarcer migrants such as the Red-flanked Bluetail and Black Redstart add excitement for birdwatchers throughout the year.
Black Redstart
Phoenicurus ochrurosLC
A rare year-round resident, favouring coastal cliffs, industrial sites, and urban buildings across Kent. Dover's white cliffs are a well-known stronghold.
Year-round
Common Redstart
Phoenicurus phoenicurusLC
A rare visitor, mainly seen on passage in spring and autumn at coastal sites. Breeding in Kent is very scarce.
Apr–Oct
European Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula hypoleucaLC
A rare autumn passage migrant through Kent, mainly seen at coastal sites in August and September. Often found in sheltered scrub and gardens.
Aug–Sep
European Robin
Erithacus rubeculaLC
An abundant year-round resident of Kent's gardens, woodlands, and hedgerows. One of the most familiar and confiding birds in the county.
Year-round
Nightingale
Luscinia megarhynchosLC
Kent is one of Britain's key strongholds. An uncommon breeder in dense scrub and coppiced woodland from April to July.
Apr–Jul
Red-flanked Bluetail
Tarsiger cyanurusLC
An exceptionally rare vagrant from Asia, with occasional midwinter records at Kent's coastal sites. A prized find for birders visiting the county.
Jan
Spotted Flycatcher
Muscicapa striataLC
A rare and declining summer breeder, arriving in May. Favours woodland clearings and mature gardens, sallying from exposed perches.
May–Oct
Stonechat
Saxicola torquatusLC
An uncommon resident of Kent's coastal gorse, heathland, and rough grassland. Numbers are bolstered in winter by birds from the continent.
Year-round
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Wheatear
Oenanthe oenantheLC
An uncommon breeder on Kent's chalk downland and coastal grasslands, present from March to October. Often bobs on fence posts and rabbit mounds.
Mar–Oct
Whinchat
Saxicola rubetraLC
An uncommon passage migrant through Kent in spring and autumn, favouring rough grassland and coastal scrub at sites like Dungeness.
May–Oct