Eider · East Lothian

Where to see eider in East Lothian

1 site in East Lothian where eider (Somateria mollissima) is recorded, most likely in winter.

Eider records in East Lothian, by month1,845 records. Most are logged in Jan, and winter is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter224
Febwinter142
Marspring148
Aprspring179
Mayspring178
Junsummer145
Julsummer137
Augsummer152
Sepautumn99
Octautumn150
Novautumn118
Decwinter173

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

Aberlady Bay

Aberlady, East Lothian · East Lothian Council

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Best seasons: winter

Common questions

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

January has the most records. Across 1,845 occurrence records in East Lothian, 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 eider in East Lothian?

One site in East Lothian: Aberlady Bay.

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