- Wildlife
- Birds
- Tits, goldcrests and warblers
- Wood Warbler
Steve Garvie
About
Wood Warblers are small birds of oak woodland in the north and west of the UK, particularly upland areas. They sing from high-up in the canopy, but build their nests in low scrub or even on the ground in hollows. Like other warblers, Wood Warblers are insectivorous.
How to identify
Wood Warblers are green above and bright white below, with a yellow throat and yellow eyebrow stripe. Larger than the similar Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff.
Where to find it
A summer visitor to northern and western Britain.
Habitats
When to find it
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
How can people help
Recent declines in breeding numbers of Wood Warblers are a concern. The Wildlife Trusts manage many woodland nature reserves sympathetically for woodland bird species and other wildlife. A mix of coppicing, scrub-cutting, ride maintenance and non-intervention all help woodland wildlife to thrive. You can help too: volunteer for The Wildlife Trusts and you could be involved in everything from traditional forest crafts to raising awareness about birds.