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Lanceolated Warbler
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Outer-isle scrub (very rare).
Diet: Insects.
Best time to spot: Heavily streaked; Shetland staple.
When to look
A rare visitor, not a resident. There is no dependable season, though most rarities are found during spring and autumn migration. More on the season in Rare birds in the UK.
How rare is it?
The Lanceolated Warbler sits in our Epic tier for the UK: a scarce visitor, recorded in small numbers in most years. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Recent UK sightings
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