Bittern · Cambridgeshire

Where to see bittern in Cambridgeshire

1 site in Cambridgeshire where bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is recorded, most likely in winter.

Bittern records in Cambridgeshire, by month2,011 records. Most are logged in May, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter193
Febwinter61
Marspring131
Aprspring415
Mayspring512
Junsummer286
Julsummer43
Augsummer43
Sepautumn48
Octautumn90
Novautumn71
Decwinter118

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

Best seasons: winter

Common questions

When is the best time to see bittern in Cambridgeshire?

May has the most records. Across 2,011 occurrence records in Cambridgeshire, 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 bittern in Cambridgeshire?

One site in Cambridgeshire: Fen Drayton Lakes.

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