Curlew · Dumfries and Galloway

Where to see curlew in Dumfries and Galloway

1 site in Dumfries and Galloway where curlew (Numenius arquata) is recorded, most likely in autumn.

Curlew records in Dumfries and Galloway, by month1,028 records. Most are logged in Jan, and winter is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter190
Febwinter171
Marspring97
Aprspring56
Mayspring20
Junsummer26
Julsummer38
Augsummer69
Sepautumn56
Octautumn113
Novautumn114
Decwinter78

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

Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway · WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust)

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Best seasons: autumn

Common questions

When is the best time to see curlew in Dumfries and Galloway?

January has the most records. Across 1,028 occurrence records in Dumfries and Galloway, sightings are logged most often in January, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see curlew in Dumfries and Galloway?

One site in Dumfries and Galloway: Caerlaverock Wetland Centre.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

Caerlaverock Wetland Centre is recorded as having step-free access, verified against the operator's own accessibility information.

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