Spotted Flycatcher

August, 2024

Our garden here at An Gáirdín is a habitat for an abundance of birds but a few weeks ago we had a pleasant surprise when we spotted a Spotted Flycatcher (excuse the pun).

Just over the picnic table where we have lunch we noticed an unusual bird going in and out of the bird-box attached to a tree above us. The following day we had the excitement of observing mother bird as she patiently lured each of her 3 fledglings, one by one, out of the nest where they perched on the branch just above the box. The 4 of them took flight together and we wished them safety on their journey.