Brent Goose · County Down

Where to see brent goose in County Down

1 site in County Down where brent goose (Branta bernicla) is recorded, most likely in autumn.

Brent Goose records in County Down, by month464 records. Most are logged in Oct, and autumn is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter57
Febwinter42
Marspring27
Aprspring21
Mayspring17
Junsummer6
Julsummer1
Augsummer32
Sepautumn82
Octautumn95
Novautumn52
Decwinter32

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

Castle Espie

Comber, County Down · WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust)

wetlandwheelchair accessible£10.40 adult

Best seasons: autumn

Common questions

When is the best time to see brent goose in County Down?

October has the most records. Across 464 occurrence records in County Down, sightings are logged most often in October, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see brent goose in County Down?

One site in County Down: Castle Espie.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

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

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