Bittern · Kent

Where to see bittern in Kent

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

Bittern records in Kent, by month581 records. Most are logged in Apr, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter77
Febwinter59
Marspring58
Aprspring110
Mayspring98
Junsummer36
Julsummer17
Augsummer40
Sepautumn21
Octautumn22
Novautumn10
Decwinter33

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

Dungeness

Lydd, Kent · RSPB

coastal6 hideswheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: winter

Common questions

When is the best time to see bittern in Kent?

April has the most records. Across 581 occurrence records in Kent, sightings are logged most often in April, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see bittern in Kent?

One site in Kent: Dungeness.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

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

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