Nightjar · Surrey

Where to see nightjar in Surrey

1 site in Surrey where nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) is recorded, most likely in summer.

Nightjar records in Surrey, by month356 records. Most are logged in Jun, and summer is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter0
Febwinter0
Marspring0
Aprspring1
Mayspring104
Junsummer165
Julsummer61
Augsummer24
Sepautumn1
Octautumn0
Novautumn0
Decwinter0

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

Thursley Common

Elstead, Surrey · Natural England

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Best seasons: summer

Common questions

When is the best time to see nightjar in Surrey?

June has the most records. Across 356 occurrence records in Surrey, sightings are logged most often in June, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see nightjar in Surrey?

One site in Surrey: Thursley Common.

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