Curlew · Greater Manchester

Where to see curlew in Greater Manchester

1 site in Greater Manchester where curlew (Numenius arquata) is recorded, most likely in spring.

Curlew records in Greater Manchester, by month2,350 records. Most are logged in Apr, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter0
Febwinter108
Marspring590
Aprspring732
Mayspring474
Junsummer294
Julsummer103
Augsummer43
Sepautumn3
Octautumn1
Novautumn2
Decwinter0

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

Dove Stone

Greenfield, Greater Manchester · RSPB

moorlandfee not published

Best seasons: spring

Common questions

When is the best time to see curlew in Greater Manchester?

April has the most records. Across 2,350 occurrence records in Greater Manchester, sightings are logged most often in April, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see curlew in Greater Manchester?

One site in Greater Manchester: Dove Stone.

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