Bittern · Oxfordshire

Where to see bittern in Oxfordshire

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

Bittern records in Oxfordshire, by month702 records. Most are logged in Apr, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter25
Febwinter13
Marspring98
Aprspring176
Mayspring169
Junsummer68
Julsummer45
Augsummer34
Sepautumn14
Octautumn24
Novautumn23
Decwinter13

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

Otmoor

Beckley, Oxfordshire · RSPB

wetlandfee not published

Best seasons: winter, spring

Common questions

When is the best time to see bittern in Oxfordshire?

April has the most records. Across 702 occurrence records in Oxfordshire, 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 Oxfordshire?

One site in Oxfordshire: Otmoor.

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