Whooper Swan · Aberdeenshire

Where to see whooper swan in Aberdeenshire

1 site in Aberdeenshire where whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) is recorded, most likely in winter.

Whooper Swan records in Aberdeenshire, by month708 records. Most are logged in Oct, and autumn is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter74
Febwinter60
Marspring72
Aprspring47
Mayspring24
Junsummer12
Julsummer39
Augsummer22
Sepautumn58
Octautumn152
Novautumn85
Decwinter63

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

Loch of Strathbeg

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire · RSPB

wetland3 hideswheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: winter

Common questions

When is the best time to see whooper swan in Aberdeenshire?

October has the most records. Across 708 occurrence records in Aberdeenshire, sightings are logged most often in October, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see whooper swan in Aberdeenshire?

One site in Aberdeenshire: Loch of Strathbeg.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

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

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