Bittern · Greater London

Where to see bittern in Greater London

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

Bittern records in Greater London, by month874 records. Most are logged in Jan, and winter is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter267
Febwinter178
Marspring52
Aprspring1
Mayspring1
Junsummer0
Julsummer9
Augsummer0
Sepautumn11
Octautumn43
Novautumn135
Decwinter177

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

London Wetland Centre

Barnes, Greater London · WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust)

wetland6 hideswheelchair accessible£17.10 adult

Best seasons: winter

Common questions

When is the best time to see bittern in Greater London?

January has the most records. Across 874 occurrence records in Greater London, sightings are logged most often in January, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see bittern in Greater London?

One site in Greater London: London Wetland Centre.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

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

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