Garden Warbler
Sylvia borin
Often overlooked due to its plain grey-brown plumage, the Garden Warbler lacks obvious markings but compensates with a rich, melodic song. It is a migrant that may drop by Lihou during spring and autumn. If you see a plain-looking, medium-sized warbler skulking in low foliage, it could well be a Garden Warbler taking a rest.
- Habitat: Woodland edges, scrub, and thick hedges; may appear in coastal vegetation on migration
- When to See: Mostly April–May and late July–September (migration periods)
- Diet / Food: Insects, spiders, and a variety of berries
- Length: ~13–15 cm
- Weight: ~15–22 g
- Wingspan: ~20–25 cm