Smew · Kent

Where to see smew in Kent

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

Smew records in Kent, by month862 records. Most are logged in Jan, and winter is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter337
Febwinter245
Marspring135
Aprspring10
Mayspring0
Junsummer0
Julsummer0
Augsummer0
Sepautumn1
Octautumn0
Novautumn27
Decwinter107

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

Dungeness

Lydd, Kent · RSPB

coastal6 hideswheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: winter

Common questions

When is the best time to see smew in Kent?

January has the most records. Across 862 occurrence records in Kent, 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 Kent?

One site in Kent: Dungeness.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

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

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