Bittern · Gwent

Where to see bittern in Gwent

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

Bittern records in Gwent, by month408 records. Most are logged in May, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter8
Febwinter15
Marspring43
Aprspring91
Mayspring118
Junsummer55
Julsummer20
Augsummer4
Sepautumn9
Octautumn21
Novautumn11
Decwinter13

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

Newport Wetlands

Newport, Gwent · RSPB

wetland2 hideswheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: winter, spring

Common questions

When is the best time to see bittern in Gwent?

May has the most records. Across 408 occurrence records in Gwent, 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 Gwent?

One site in Gwent: Newport Wetlands.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

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

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