Spoonbill · Dorset

Where to see spoonbill in Dorset

1 site in Dorset where spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) is recorded, most likely in autumn.

Spoonbill records in Dorset, by month2,065 records. Most are logged in Aug, and autumn is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter256
Febwinter188
Marspring118
Aprspring102
Mayspring53
Junsummer41
Julsummer117
Augsummer307
Sepautumn223
Octautumn236
Novautumn219
Decwinter205

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

Arne

Wareham, Dorset · RSPB

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Best seasons: autumn

Common questions

When is the best time to see spoonbill in Dorset?

August has the most records. Across 2,065 occurrence records in Dorset, sightings are logged most often in August, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see spoonbill in Dorset?

One site in Dorset: Arne.

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