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We were very pleased to have a breeding pair in our garden last year. They made a nest in the ivy near the potting shed, and fed off the flies from the plants and flowers in that area. Mainly grass, and ground cover greenery, but a honeysuckle grows up the side of the potting shed door, as well as a rose or two around the walls. The area is a little damp and dark, and has a lot of Crocosmia growing, so there are plenty of flies in the summer. It was wonderful to watch them perch in the honeysuckle and launch to catch the flies, then feed the young. The visitors had four fledglings, and they all survived. We live in hope for a return visit of this rare bird this next year.
Length14 cm
Maximum Recorded Age7 years, 0 months
Typical Lifespan2 years
Age at First Breeding1 year
First clutches laidEarly June
Number of broods2
Number in Britain110,000 (and depleting each year)
Conservation Status UKRed
Status in UKMigrant Breeder, Passage Visitor
Fledging13-16 days
Wingspan24cm
Weight17g
HabitatOpen woodland, gardens
First Record1666
Egg Size19x14 mm
Egg Weight1.9 g
Clutch Size4-5 eggs
Incubation13-15 days
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