Spoonbill · Yorkshire

Where to see spoonbill in Yorkshire

1 site in Yorkshire where spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) is recorded, most likely in spring, summer.

Spoonbill records in Yorkshire, by month1,172 records. Most are logged in Aug, and summer is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter0
Febwinter2
Marspring72
Aprspring146
Mayspring165
Junsummer168
Julsummer161
Augsummer222
Sepautumn156
Octautumn69
Novautumn6
Decwinter5

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

Fairburn Ings

Castleford, Yorkshire · RSPB

wetland3 hideswheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: spring, summer

Common questions

When is the best time to see spoonbill in Yorkshire?

August has the most records. Across 1,172 occurrence records in Yorkshire, 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 Yorkshire?

One site in Yorkshire: Fairburn Ings.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

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

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