Golden Plover · Greater Manchester

Where to see golden plover in Greater Manchester

1 site in Greater Manchester where golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) is recorded, most likely in spring.

Golden Plover records in Greater Manchester, by month263 records. Most are logged in Apr, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter10
Febwinter17
Marspring45
Aprspring65
Mayspring64
Junsummer37
Julsummer9
Augsummer4
Sepautumn7
Octautumn3
Novautumn2
Decwinter0

Lowest month: Dec. 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 golden plover in Greater Manchester?

April has the most records. Across 263 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 golden plover in Greater Manchester?

One site in Greater Manchester: Dove Stone.

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