Old World Flycatchers in Lincolnshire
10 species matching this filter.
Lincolnshire's diverse landscapes, from the coastal marshes of the Wash to its ancient woodlands and hedgerow-rich farmland, support a wonderful variety of Old World Flycatchers. This family encompasses not only the classic flycatchers but also beloved species such as the European Robin, Nightingale, and the striking Bluethroat. With 10 species recorded in the county, Lincolnshire offers excellent opportunities to observe both resident birds and passage migrants throughout the year.
Black Redstart
Phoenicurus ochrurosLC
A rare October passage migrant, most often noted at coastal sites and industrial buildings along the Lincolnshire shoreline.
Oct
Bluethroat
Luscinia svecicaLC
A rare spring passage migrant, occasionally recorded along the coast in March. A prized find for Lincolnshire birders.
Mar
Common Redstart
Phoenicurus phoenicurusLC
A rare passage migrant seen briefly in spring and autumn, mainly at coastal migration watchpoints like Gibraltar Point.
Apr–Oct
European Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula hypoleucaLC
A rare autumn passage migrant in August and September, typically seen at coastal sites such as Gibraltar Point on its southward journey.
Aug–Sep
European Robin
Erithacus rubeculaLC
A common and familiar resident of gardens, parks, and woodland throughout Lincolnshire. Sings year-round, even through the darkest winter months.
Year-round
Nightingale
Luscinia megarhynchosLC
A rare spring passage migrant in April and May, occasionally heard singing in dense thickets. Lincolnshire lies at the edge of its breeding range.
Apr–May
Spotted Flycatcher
Muscicapa striataLC
A rare and declining summer breeder, arriving in May. Favours woodland edges and mature gardens where it sallies out from perches to catch insects.
May–Sep
Stonechat
Saxicola torquatusLC
An uncommon resident of gorse-covered heaths and coastal scrub, present most months but scarce in midsummer.
Jul–May
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Wheatear
Oenanthe oenantheLC
An uncommon passage visitor to open coastal fields and ploughed land, mainly seen in spring and early autumn.
Mar–Oct
Whinchat
Saxicola rubetraLC
An uncommon passage migrant in spring and autumn, favouring rough grassland and coastal scrub. Most often seen in May and August–September.
May–Sep