Avocet · County Durham

Where to see avocet in County Durham

1 site in County Durham where avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) is recorded, most likely in spring.

Avocet records in County Durham, by month1,367 records. Most are logged in May, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter4
Febwinter67
Marspring155
Aprspring208
Mayspring248
Junsummer227
Julsummer217
Augsummer125
Sepautumn70
Octautumn43
Novautumn2
Decwinter1

Lowest month: Dec. Counts are records, not birds — how we source this.

Saltholme

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham · RSPB

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Best seasons: spring

Common questions

When is the best time to see avocet in County Durham?

May has the most records. Across 1,367 occurrence records in County Durham, sightings are logged most often in May, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see avocet in County Durham?

One site in County Durham: Saltholme.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

Saltholme is recorded as having step-free access, verified against the operator's own accessibility information.

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