Where to spot
Breeds in open grasslands, heathland, meadows, and agricultural areas across Europe and Western Asia. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Seen in various open habitats during migration.
How to spot
Look for them perching prominently on tall weeds, fences, or small bushes, often bobbing their tail. Males have a clear white supercilium, dark mask, and orange throat/breast. Females are duller with a less distinct facial pattern.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season from May to July. Also seen during spring migration (April-May) and autumn migration (August-October) periods.
Where to spot
Breeds in open grasslands, heathland, meadows, and agricultural areas across Europe and Western Asia. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Seen in various open habitats during migration.
How to spot
Look for them perching prominently on tall weeds, fences, or small bushes, often bobbing their tail. Males have a clear white supercilium, dark mask, and orange throat/breast. Females are duller with a less distinct facial pattern.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season from May to July. Also seen during spring migration (April-May) and autumn migration (August-October) periods.
Credits:
Guy L Janssens
Credits:
Frank.Vassen
Credits:
Frank.Vassen
Credits:
Frank.Vassen
Whinchats are known for their distinctive 'zig-zag' flight pattern when flushed, darting low over the vegetation to evade potential predators.
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- 15 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 2 weeks ago door Ron
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