Old World Flycatchers in Suffolk
9 species matching this filter.
Suffolk's diverse habitats, from coastal heathlands and reedbeds to ancient woodlands and hedgerow-rich farmland, support a wonderful variety of Old World Flycatchers. This family encompasses 9 recorded species in the county, including beloved residents such as the European Robin and summer visitors like the Nightingale, for which Suffolk's dense scrubby thickets are a nationally important stronghold. Other notable members of this group include the Spotted Flycatcher, increasingly scarce yet still found in churchyards and woodland edges, and passage migrants such as the Wheatear and Whinchat that pass through the county's coast each spring and autumn.
Black Redstart
Phoenicurus ochrurosLC
A rare breeder in Suffolk, favouring industrial buildings and coastal structures. Present March to November, with occasional wintering birds.
Mar–Nov
Common Redstart
Phoenicurus phoenicurusLC
A rare breeding visitor to Suffolk's mature woodlands, present from April to October. The male's fiery orange tail is unmistakable.
Apr–Oct
European Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula hypoleucaLC
A rare autumn passage migrant seen in August and September, mainly at coastal sites. Suffolk's east-facing coast catches drift migrants.
Aug–Sep
European Robin
Erithacus rubeculaLC
A common and much-loved resident of gardens, woodlands and hedgerows throughout Suffolk. Sings almost year-round across the county.
Year-round
Nightingale
Luscinia megarhynchosLC
Suffolk remains a stronghold for this declining summer breeder. Arrives in April and sings from dense scrub and coppiced woodland.
Apr–Jun
Spotted Flycatcher
Muscicapa striataLC
A rare and declining summer breeder arriving in May. Hunts insects from exposed perches in churchyards and woodland clearings.
May–Sep
Stonechat
Saxicola torquatusLC
A common resident favouring Suffolk's coastal heathland and gorse-covered commons. Often perches prominently, flicking its tail.
Year-round
Wheatear
Oenanthe oenantheLC
An uncommon breeder found on Suffolk's coastal shingle and open grassland from March to October. Often bobs and flits low to the ground.
Mar–Oct
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Whinchat
Saxicola rubetraLC
An uncommon passage migrant seen in spring and autumn on Suffolk's coastal scrub and marshes. Does not breed locally.
May–Oct