Bittern · Somerset

Where to see bittern in Somerset

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

Bittern records in Somerset, by month2,468 records. Most are logged in May, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter49
Febwinter148
Marspring226
Aprspring506
Mayspring713
Junsummer447
Julsummer139
Augsummer67
Sepautumn55
Octautumn55
Novautumn36
Decwinter27

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

Ham Wall

Glastonbury, Somerset · RSPB

wetland2 hideswheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: spring, winter

Shapwick Heath

Shapwick, Somerset · Natural England

wetland4 hideswheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: winter, spring

Westhay Moor

Westhay, Somerset · Somerset Wildlife Trust

wetland3 hideswheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: winter, spring

Common questions

When is the best time to see bittern in Somerset?

May has the most records. Across 2,468 occurrence records in Somerset, 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 Somerset?

3 sites in Somerset: Ham Wall, Shapwick Heath, Westhay Moor.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

Ham Wall, Shapwick Heath, Westhay Moor are recorded as having step-free access, verified against the operator's own accessibility information.

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