Eider · Fife

Where to see eider in Fife

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

Eider records in Fife, by month1,743 records. Most are logged in May, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter77
Febwinter37
Marspring70
Aprspring212
Mayspring354
Junsummer242
Julsummer155
Augsummer157
Sepautumn156
Octautumn158
Novautumn74
Decwinter51

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

Isle of May

Anstruther, Fife · Natural England

coastalfee not published

Best seasons: spring

Common questions

When is the best time to see eider in Fife?

May has the most records. Across 1,743 occurrence records in Fife, 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 Fife?

One site in Fife: Isle of May.

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