Are Spotted Flycatchers Common?

Fairly common to uncommon summer migrant from winter grounds in Africa. Favors open mixed and deciduous woodland with clearings, parkland, larger gardens, churchyards.

Where do spotted flycatchers migrate from?

The spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It breeds in most of Europe and in the Palearctic to Siberia, and is migratory, wintering in Africa and south western Asia.

Where is spotted flycatcher?

Churchyards, cemeteries, parks and mature gardens are good places. Spotted flycatchers are often found in woodland with open glades - good for catching insects.

Alexander Ross

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