Where to see
Where to see the Eurasian Bittern in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Eurasian Bittern at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Botaurus stellaris · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Eurasian Bittern
Hosts have recorded the Eurasian Bittern at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Botaurus stellaris
Records
1
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Eurasian Bittern on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Eurasian Bittern in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Eurasian Bittern at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Eurasian Bittern in South Africa?
The Eurasian Bittern is most recorded in Gauteng (100% of records), based on 1 iNaturalist observations. 42 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Eurasian Bittern on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Eurasian Bittern?
The Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Eurasian Bittern?
The Eurasian bittern or great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is a wading bird in the bittern subfamily (Botaurinae) of the heron family Ardeidae. There are two subspecies, the northern race (B. s. stellaris) breeding in parts of Europe and Asia, as well as on the northern coast of Africa, while the southern race (B. s. capensis) is endemic to parts of southern Africa.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Eurasian Bittern
Every stay on the Eurasian Bittern page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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