Kingfisher · Dorset

Where to see kingfisher in Dorset

1 site in Dorset where kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is recorded, most likely in autumn.

Kingfisher records in Dorset, by month556 records. Most are logged in Sep, and autumn is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter60
Febwinter33
Marspring4
Aprspring9
Mayspring4
Junsummer3
Julsummer17
Augsummer68
Sepautumn140
Octautumn110
Novautumn66
Decwinter42

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

Radipole Lake

Weymouth, Dorset · RSPB

wetland1 hidewheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: autumn

Common questions

When is the best time to see kingfisher in Dorset?

September has the most records. Across 556 occurrence records in Dorset, sightings are logged most often in September, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see kingfisher in Dorset?

One site in Dorset: Radipole Lake.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

Radipole Lake is recorded as having step-free access, verified against the operator's own accessibility information.

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