Smew · Hertfordshire

Where to see smew in Hertfordshire

1 site in Hertfordshire where smew (Mergellus albellus) is recorded, most likely in winter.

Smew records in Hertfordshire, by month1,299 records. Most are logged in Jan, and winter is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter528
Febwinter322
Marspring102
Aprspring4
Mayspring8
Junsummer7
Julsummer1
Augsummer0
Sepautumn0
Octautumn3
Novautumn46
Decwinter278

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

Amwell

Ware, Hertfordshire · Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

wetlandfee not published

Best seasons: winter

Common questions

When is the best time to see smew in Hertfordshire?

January has the most records. Across 1,299 occurrence records in Hertfordshire, sightings are logged most often in January, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see smew in Hertfordshire?

One site in Hertfordshire: Amwell.

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