Wigeon · Cornwall

Where to see wigeon in Cornwall

1 site in Cornwall where wigeon (Mareca penelope) is recorded, most likely in winter.

Wigeon records in Cornwall, by month1,682 records. Most are logged in Oct, and autumn is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter278
Febwinter199
Marspring136
Aprspring27
Mayspring12
Junsummer4
Julsummer2
Augsummer37
Sepautumn224
Octautumn401
Novautumn183
Decwinter179

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

Hayle Estuary

Hayle, Cornwall · RSPB

coastalwheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: winter

Common questions

When is the best time to see wigeon in Cornwall?

October has the most records. Across 1,682 occurrence records in Cornwall, 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 wigeon in Cornwall?

One site in Cornwall: Hayle Estuary.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

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

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