Bittern · Norfolk

Where to see bittern in Norfolk

2 sites in Norfolk where bittern (Botaurus stellaris) are recorded, most likely in spring, winter.

Bittern records in Norfolk, by month1,800 records. Most are logged in May, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter97
Febwinter53
Marspring51
Aprspring248
Mayspring547
Junsummer191
Julsummer160
Augsummer157
Sepautumn100
Octautumn117
Novautumn53
Decwinter26

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

Titchwell Marsh

Titchwell, Norfolk · RSPB

wetland3 hideswheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: spring, winter

Cley Marshes

Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk · Norfolk Wildlife Trust

wetland5 hideswheelchair accessible£5.40 adult

Best seasons: winter, spring

Common questions

When is the best time to see bittern in Norfolk?

May has the most records. Across 1,800 occurrence records in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk?

2 sites in Norfolk: Titchwell Marsh, Cley Marshes.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

Titchwell Marsh, Cley Marshes are recorded as having step-free access, verified against the operator's own accessibility information.

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