Spotted Flycatcher
Muscicapa striata
A slim, greyish-brown bird with subtle streaks on the breast and head. True to its name, it catches insects by making short sallies from a perch. On Lihou, you might glimpse one pausing during spring or autumn migration, perched watchfully before darting after a passing fly.
- Habitat: Woodland edges, parks, gardens with tall trees; occasional coastal stops on migration.
- When to See: Primarily a summer migrant (May–September), though sightings on Lihou usually during migration peaks.
- Diet / Food: Flying insects (flies, midges, moths), caught in acrobatic flights.
- Length: 14 cm