Old World Flycatchers in Oxfordshire

8 species matching this filter.

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Oxfordshire's varied landscapes—from the Thames Valley meadows to the Chiltern Hills and Cotswold woodlands—support a wonderful diversity of Old World Flycatchers. Eight species from this family have been recorded in the county, including familiar residents such as the European Robin and summer visitors like the Spotted Flycatcher and Common Redstart. Scarcer species such as the Bluethroat and Black Redstart add excitement for keen birders exploring the region's hedgerows, heathlands and historic parklands.

Stonechat
StonechatSmallest · 11.5cm
to
Wheatear
WheatearLargest · 16cm
Ranges from the Stonechat (11.5cm) to the Wheatear (16cm)3 year-round residents
Black Redstart

Black Redstart

Phoenicurus ochrurosLC

A rare passage visitor in late autumn, sometimes lingering around industrial buildings and urban sites. One of the county's more sought-after winter records.

Nov–Dec

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bluethroat

Bluethroat

Luscinia svecicaLC

A rare autumn passage migrant, occasionally recorded in October at wetland sites. A scarce and prized find for Oxfordshire birders.

Oct

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Common Redstart

Common Redstart

Phoenicurus phoenicurusLC

A rare passage visitor in spring and autumn, occasionally seen in mature parkland and woodland edges. Does not regularly breed in the county.

Apr–Sep

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
European Robin

European Robin

Erithacus rubeculaLC

One of the most familiar garden birds, singing throughout the year. Fiercely territorial in Oxfordshire's parks, hedgerows, and woodland.

Year-round

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Spotted Flycatcher

Spotted Flycatcher

Muscicapa striataLC

A rare and declining summer breeder, arriving in May. Favours churchyards, woodland edges and old orchards, sallying out from exposed perches to catch insects.

May–Sep

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Stonechat

Stonechat

Saxicola torquatusLC

An uncommon resident favouring heathland, rough grassland, and scrubby field margins. Often perches prominently on gorse or fence posts.

Aug–Jun

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Wheatear

Wheatear

Oenanthe oenantheLC

A rare passage visitor to open downland and ploughed fields in spring and autumn. Does not typically breed in the county but passes through on migration.

Mar–Oct

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Whinchat

Whinchat

Saxicola rubetraLC

A scarce passage migrant seen briefly in spring and autumn, favouring rough grassland and scrubby field edges on migration.

Apr–Oct

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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