Curlew · East Lothian

Where to see curlew in East Lothian

1 site in East Lothian where curlew (Numenius arquata) is recorded, most likely in autumn.

Curlew records in East Lothian, by month2,178 records. Most are logged in Oct, and autumn is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter221
Febwinter155
Marspring167
Aprspring179
Mayspring106
Junsummer148
Julsummer182
Augsummer237
Sepautumn174
Octautumn240
Novautumn172
Decwinter197

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

Aberlady Bay

Aberlady, East Lothian · East Lothian Council

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Best seasons: autumn

Common questions

When is the best time to see curlew in East Lothian?

October has the most records. Across 2,178 occurrence records in East Lothian, 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 curlew in East Lothian?

One site in East Lothian: Aberlady Bay.

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