Sylviid Warblers in Kent

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Kent's diverse landscapes, from the chalk downlands and heathlands of the North Downs to its coastal scrub and woodland edges, provide excellent habitat for Sylviid warblers. Five species have been recorded in the county, including the ever-popular Blackcap and the scarce Dartford Warbler, which favours the lowland heathland patches found in parts of the county. Summer visitors such as the Whitethroat and Garden Warbler bring a characteristic soundtrack to Kent's hedgerows and thickets from April onwards.

Lesser Whitethroat
Lesser WhitethroatSmallest · 11cm
to
Garden Warbler
Garden WarblerLargest · 15cm
Ranges from the Lesser Whitethroat (11cm) to the Garden Warbler (15cm)1 year-round resident
Blackcap

Blackcap

Sylvia atricapillaLC

Common in Kent's woodlands and gardens year-round, boosted in winter by continental migrants. A rich, fluty song heard from dense cover.

Year-round

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Dartford Warbler

Dartford Warbler

Curruca undataNT

A rare non-breeding visitor to Kent's heathland and coastal scrub in autumn and winter. The county sits at the edge of this species' range.

Oct–Feb

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Garden Warbler

Garden Warbler

Sylvia borinLC

An uncommon summer breeder arriving in April, favouring dense woodland understorey. Its rich, even-paced warbling song lacks the terminal flourish of Blackcap.

Apr–Sep

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Lesser Whitethroat

Lesser Whitethroat

Curruca currucaLC

An uncommon summer breeder in Kent's dense hedgerows and scrubby thickets, arriving in April. Its rattling song is often the best clue to its presence.

Apr–Oct

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Whitethroat

Whitethroat

Curruca communisLC

A common summer breeder arriving in April, favouring scrubby hedgerows and farmland edges. Its scratchy song is a Kent summer staple.

Apr–Oct

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