Marsh Harrier · Yorkshire

Where to see marsh harrier in Yorkshire

1 site in Yorkshire where marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) is recorded, most likely in summer.

Marsh Harrier records in Yorkshire, by month1,890 records. Most are logged in May, and spring is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter185
Febwinter118
Marspring121
Aprspring204
Mayspring222
Junsummer163
Julsummer129
Augsummer119
Sepautumn136
Octautumn175
Novautumn173
Decwinter145

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

Potteric Carr

Doncaster, Yorkshire · Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

wetland14 hideswheelchair accessible£7.00 adult

Best seasons: summer

Common questions

When is the best time to see marsh harrier in Yorkshire?

May has the most records. Across 1,890 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 marsh harrier in Yorkshire?

One site in Yorkshire: Potteric Carr.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

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

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