Wigeon · East Sussex

Where to see wigeon in East Sussex

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

Wigeon records in East Sussex, by month1,521 records. Most are logged in Jan, and winter is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter293
Febwinter169
Marspring224
Aprspring99
Mayspring27
Junsummer11
Julsummer16
Augsummer22
Sepautumn158
Octautumn136
Novautumn140
Decwinter226

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

Rye Harbour

Rye, East Sussex · Sussex Wildlife Trust

coastalfee not published

Best seasons: winter

Common questions

When is the best time to see wigeon in East Sussex?

January has the most records. Across 1,521 occurrence records in East Sussex, 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 wigeon in East Sussex?

One site in East Sussex: Rye Harbour.

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