Lanceolated Warbler
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Outer-isle scrub (very rare).
Diet: Insects.
Best time to spot: Heavily streaked; Shetland staple.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. Numbers peak in May. See the May birding guide for what else is about. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
Recent UK sightings
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- Siberian Accentor · Outer-isle scrub (very rare)
- Asian Brown Flycatcher · Coastal scrub (very rare)
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