Common Tern · East Sussex

Where to see common tern in East Sussex

1 site in East Sussex where common tern (Sterna hirundo) is recorded, most likely in summer.

Common Tern records in East Sussex, by month1,329 records. Most are logged in May, and summer is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter0
Febwinter1
Marspring2
Aprspring164
Mayspring380
Junsummer287
Julsummer268
Augsummer162
Sepautumn62
Octautumn2
Novautumn0
Decwinter1

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

Rye Harbour

Rye, East Sussex · Sussex Wildlife Trust

coastalfee not published

Best seasons: summer

Common questions

When is the best time to see common tern in East Sussex?

May has the most records. Across 1,329 occurrence records in East Sussex, 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 common tern in East Sussex?

One site in East Sussex: Rye Harbour.

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