Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata
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The Spotted Flycatcher is a fairly uncommon migrant breeder and passage visitor. 2011 was a reasonable year. There were reports of definite or probable breeding at Goose Eye, Fewston, Upwood (near Riddlesden), Nab End (near Silsden), and Low Snowden. Though only a few birds were seen, and most after August were probably on passage, the breeding data shows how widespread they are. This photo was taken during August 2012, at Upwood, Riddlesden by Stephen Lilley.
Pied Flycatcher Ficendula hypoleuca
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The Pied Flycatcher is a common migrant which breeds in the area. It is a species where numbers of singing males don’t necessarily equate to breeding success. In 2011 there were 10 at Strid Wood in early May, but there were no more than four breeding pairs at best. The greatest successes came from nest-boxes in the Washburn Valley, where 23 pairs raised 18 broods, and the behaviour of a bird near a box in Eller’s Wood suggested possible breeding there. Up to two birds were again at St. Ives, but weren’t seen after mid-May, and there were apparent one-day birds at Haverah Park, Middleton Wood and above Blubberhouses. photo: Stephen Lilley.
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