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The pied flycatcher lives in upland mature deciduous and mixed woodland (usually oak woods) plus some parks and gardens and is widespread in upland forests in the western parts of Britain from Devon to Cumbria. It breeds in holes in trees but often prefers man-made nest boxes to natural cavities.
The pied flycatcher migrates to West Africa for the winter and comes to Britain in April-May. On arrival, the male sings until it pairs with a female - then it stops singing almost completely. Males pair with two or three females and eggs are laid in May. The birds leave Britain in August or September for Africa.
Poor management of native woodland
Promote habitat enhancement schemes aimed at improving the management of woodlands
