Eider · County Antrim

Where to see eider in County Antrim

1 site in County Antrim where eider (Somateria mollissima) is recorded, most likely in spring.

Eider records in County Antrim, by month1,342 records. Most are logged in May, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter72
Febwinter73
Marspring110
Aprspring162
Mayspring242
Junsummer183
Julsummer131
Augsummer90
Sepautumn98
Octautumn52
Novautumn70
Decwinter59

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

Best seasons: spring

Common questions

When is the best time to see eider in County Antrim?

May has the most records. Across 1,342 occurrence records in County Antrim, 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 eider in County Antrim?

One site in County Antrim: Rathlin Island Seabird Centre.

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