Lapwing · Essex

Where to see lapwing in Essex

1 site in Essex where lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) is recorded, most likely in winter.

Lapwing records in Essex, by month7,403 records. Most are logged in May, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter740
Febwinter489
Marspring514
Aprspring783
Mayspring813
Junsummer429
Julsummer518
Augsummer569
Sepautumn608
Octautumn730
Novautumn621
Decwinter589

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

Rainham Marshes

Purfleet, Essex · RSPB

wetlandwheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: winter

Common questions

When is the best time to see lapwing in Essex?

May has the most records. Across 7,403 occurrence records in Essex, 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 lapwing in Essex?

One site in Essex: Rainham Marshes.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

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

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