Avocet · Lancashire

Where to see avocet in Lancashire

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

Avocet records in Lancashire, by month952 records. Most are logged in May, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter27
Febwinter82
Marspring184
Aprspring177
Mayspring218
Junsummer145
Julsummer92
Augsummer14
Sepautumn4
Octautumn4
Novautumn4
Decwinter1

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

Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Burscough, Lancashire · WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust)

wetland10 hideswheelchair accessible£15.50 adult

Best seasons: spring

Common questions

When is the best time to see avocet in Lancashire?

May has the most records. Across 952 occurrence records in Lancashire, 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 Lancashire?

One site in Lancashire: Martin Mere Wetland Centre.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

Martin Mere Wetland Centre is recorded as having step-free access, verified against the operator's own accessibility information.

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