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Yellow-browed Warbler

🔍 Overview

A scarce autumn migrant to Sussex from Siberia, increasing in frequency.

🪶 Key Identification Features

Tiny greenish warbler

Bold yellow supercilium and wingbars

Constantly flitting through foliage

🗺️ Habitat & Distribution

Found in coastal trees and gardens, especially at Seaford Head, Beachy Head, and Pagham, mainly in late September–October.

🎶 Voice & Behaviour

High-pitched “tsweeet!” call. Restless and active; often high in trees but will forage lower in strong winds.

Scientific Name: Phylloscopus inornatus

Status: Very Rare

Months Seen:
FebruaryMarchAprilSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Locations:
Cissbury to ChanctonburySheepcote Valley