Great White Egrets are becoming increasingly more common across the UK, but especially around our coasts. A few weeks ago I counted 8 all together on a waters edge, and in with them was a Cattle Egret and also a Little Egret. 15-20 years ago these would have been pretty mega birds to see, but they are becoming a regular sight now. That said, I still get quite a thrill when the Great White Egret shows up.
Sat in Bishop's Hide at Cley, one appeared from behind some vegetation and was swiftly followed by another. Such big gracious birds. They don't look as though they belong in this country, or at least only on a wildlife video.
Great White Egret
And then there were two.
Nice captures.
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Hello. Bird distribution areas change. The same can be seen in Finland.
ReplyDeleteGreat serie of photos.
Fantastic captures!
ReplyDeleteThe ranges of bird species have varied as long as records have been kept (as I understand it). It’s not clear that a credible explanation for this has been found, though human activity like building cities has no doubt contributed. I know that one of the species you mention — the cattle egret — has vastly increased its presence in North America.
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