Avocet · Suffolk

Where to see avocet in Suffolk

2 sites in Suffolk where avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) are recorded, most likely in spring, summer.

Avocet records in Suffolk, by month10,342 records. Most are logged in May, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter387
Febwinter354
Marspring747
Aprspring1,608
Mayspring2,081
Junsummer1,196
Julsummer1,179
Augsummer1,144
Sepautumn701
Octautumn424
Novautumn286
Decwinter235

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

Minsmere

Westleton, Suffolk · RSPB

wetland8 hideswheelchair accessible£10.00 adult

Best seasons: spring, summer

Carlton Marshes

Lowestoft, Suffolk · Suffolk Wildlife Trust

wetland3 hideswheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: spring

Common questions

When is the best time to see avocet in Suffolk?

May has the most records. Across 10,342 occurrence records in Suffolk, 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 Suffolk?

2 sites in Suffolk: Minsmere, Carlton Marshes.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

Minsmere, Carlton Marshes are recorded as having step-free access, verified against the operator's own accessibility information.

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