Lapwing · County Durham

Where to see lapwing in County Durham

1 site in County Durham where lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) is recorded, most likely in spring.

Lapwing records in County Durham, by month6,253 records. Most are logged in Jul, and summer is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter633
Febwinter405
Marspring480
Aprspring544
Mayspring592
Junsummer514
Julsummer663
Augsummer635
Sepautumn566
Octautumn472
Novautumn360
Decwinter389

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

Saltholme

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham · RSPB

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Best seasons: spring

Common questions

When is the best time to see lapwing in County Durham?

July has the most records. Across 6,253 occurrence records in County Durham, sightings are logged most often in July, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see lapwing in County Durham?

One site in County Durham: Saltholme.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

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

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