Lapwing · Yorkshire

Where to see lapwing in Yorkshire

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

Lapwing records in Yorkshire, by month4,941 records. Most are logged in May, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter446
Febwinter268
Marspring418
Aprspring545
Mayspring657
Junsummer426
Julsummer353
Augsummer494
Sepautumn341
Octautumn480
Novautumn254
Decwinter259

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

St Aidan's

Leeds, Yorkshire · RSPB

wetlandwheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: spring

Common questions

When is the best time to see lapwing in Yorkshire?

May has the most records. Across 4,941 occurrence records in Yorkshire, 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 Yorkshire?

One site in Yorkshire: St Aidan's.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

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

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