Spotted Flycatcher LBAP

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SPOTTED FLYCATCHER (MUSCICAPA STRIATA)
LOCAL BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN

Links to associated HAPs

Ancient semi-natural broadleaved woodland; Ancient and/or species-rich hedgerows; Lowland wood, pasture and parkland and gardens.

Current Status

The spotted flycatcher is a Red List species on the list of Birds of Conservation Concern (RSPB, 1996), its numbers having declined in the UK by >50% over the last 25 years, it is also a species with an unfavourable conservation status in Europe. The spotted flycatcher is protected under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981.

Common Bird Census data has indicated a 62% decline in woodland and 70% decline on farmland between 1968 and 1991, with the current UK population being estimated at around 130,000 pairs.

A widespread summer migrant, the spotted flycatcher favours broadleaved woodland, hedgerows and mature trees, parkland and large gardens.

The Cheshire population has been estimated at 1000 - 1250 pairs (Guest et al, 1992).

Threats

Changes in agricultural practice resulting in a low availability of invertebrates during the summer.
Loss of nesting habitat due to loss of:
- woodland
- parks
- hedgerows
Weather effects:
- earlier breeding with warmer temperatures
- clutch sizes larger in drier weather

How are we helping to conserve spotted flycatchers in the Cheshire region?

The Countryside Stewardship Scheme provides grant aid to farmers to encourage environmentally sensitive management practices - options under this scheme will enhance the favoured habitat of the spotted flycatcher.
Little action has been taken directly to conserve this species, although the provision of nestboxes will have encouraged breeding.
The maintenance and creation of woodland clearings and rides will have benefited the species.
BTO Common Bird Census and Breeding Bird Survey are on going.

Objectives, Targets and Actions

OBJECTIVES	LOCAL TARGETS
Halt and reverse the current decline in breeding pairs.	Targets awaited
ACTIONS REQUIRED
Undertake a study into the summer ecology and habitat of the spotted flycatcher. Form a LBAP Action Group for this species. Establish links with existing farmland habitat and farmland bird LBAP groups. Liase closely with landowners/managers of suitable habitat for spotted flycatchers, to maintain and enhance quality of habitat. Encourage spotted flycatcher nest box provision in key areas. Consider the needs of spotted flycatchers in general advice on woodland management. Establish key distribution and controlling factors of the spotted flycatcher population specific to the Cheshire region. Raise awareness of the decline of the spotted flycatcher and its habitat requirements

Progress so far

1997- 2006 Action Completed

None

How to find out more about Spotted Flycatchers

Visit the RSPB website for information on the spotted flycatcher - www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/s/spottedflycatcher/index.asp
UK BAP for Spotted Flycatcher - www.ukbap.org.uk/UKPlans.aspx?ID=463

Contact details

LBAP Chair	Cheshire Wildlife Trust Phone: 01948 820728
National Lead Partners	Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
National Contact	Dr Sian Whitehead, Countryside Council for Wales Phone: 01248 385641

References & Glossary

HMSO (1995) : Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, Volume 1: Meeting the Rio Challenge, London.
HMSO (1995): Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, Volume 2: Action Plans, London