Sylviid Warblers in Suffolk

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Suffolk's diverse habitats, from coastal heathlands and reedbeds to mature woodland and hedgerow-rich farmland, support five species of Sylviid warbler. The county is particularly notable for its population of Dartford Warblers on the Sandlings heaths, while summer visitors such as the Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat and Lesser Whitethroat are widespread across the region's woodlands and scrubby margins.

Lesser Whitethroat
Lesser WhitethroatSmallest · 11cm
to
Garden Warbler
Garden WarblerLargest · 15cm
Ranges from the Lesser Whitethroat (11cm) to the Garden Warbler (15cm)2 year-round residents
Blackcap

Blackcap

Sylvia atricapillaLC

A common resident found in woodlands, hedgerows and gardens year-round. Winter numbers are boosted by continental migrants.

Year-round

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F
M
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M
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J
A
S
O
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D
Dartford Warbler

Dartford Warbler

Curruca undataNT

An uncommon resident of Suffolk's lowland heaths, favouring dense gorse. Vulnerable to harsh winters but slowly increasing in range.

Year-round

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F
M
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M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
Garden Warbler

Garden Warbler

Sylvia borinLC

An uncommon summer breeder found in dense woodland undergrowth. Its rich warbling song is easier to detect than the bird itself.

Apr–Sep

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M
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J
A
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O
N
D
Lesser Whitethroat

Lesser Whitethroat

Curruca currucaLC

An uncommon summer breeder favouring tall hedgerows and scrubby thickets, arriving in April and departing by October.

Apr–Oct

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M
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Whitethroat

Whitethroat

Curruca communisLC

A common summer visitor breeding in hedgerows, scrub and field margins. Its scratchy song is a familiar sound across Suffolk farmland.

Apr–Sep

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O
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