Bittern · Hertfordshire

Where to see bittern in Hertfordshire

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

Bittern records in Hertfordshire, by month767 records. Most are logged in Jan, and winter is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter290
Febwinter120
Marspring76
Aprspring7
Mayspring0
Junsummer1
Julsummer2
Augsummer27
Sepautumn6
Octautumn54
Novautumn58
Decwinter126

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

Amwell

Ware, Hertfordshire · Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

wetlandfee not published

Best seasons: winter

Common questions

When is the best time to see bittern in Hertfordshire?

January has the most records. Across 767 occurrence records in Hertfordshire, 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 Hertfordshire?

One site in Hertfordshire: Amwell.

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