Bittern · Lancashire

Where to see bittern in Lancashire

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

Bittern records in Lancashire, by month1,200 records. Most are logged in May, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter54
Febwinter73
Marspring198
Aprspring222
Mayspring233
Junsummer132
Julsummer74
Augsummer54
Sepautumn31
Octautumn49
Novautumn42
Decwinter38

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

Leighton Moss

Silverdale, Lancashire · RSPB

wetland7 hideswheelchair accessible£11.00 adult

Best seasons: spring, winter

Common questions

When is the best time to see bittern in Lancashire?

May has the most records. Across 1,200 occurrence records in Lancashire, 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 Lancashire?

One site in Lancashire: Leighton Moss.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

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

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