Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Little Egret - Loughton

When I used to live in Loughton, Little Egrets were a rarity in the country. You'd never see one. If you did, it would have been a Mega situation. Now, when I go back and visit my parents, I find myself being disappointed if I haven't seen one. They are that common in this part of Essex these days.
Last weekend I visited Roding Valley nature reserve several times and saw at least two each time, and four on my first visit. I could stand and watch them all day as they shuffle their feet on the stony river bed and then pounce to catch their prey. All the while, keeping an air of elegance about themselves.



Leaving the roost site.


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12 comments:

  1. Unknown17 May 2016 at 09:09

    I still remember the first time I saw a wild. Beautiful captures.

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  2. Erica Hughes17 May 2016 at 13:46

    They are a handsome bird, but I haven't knowingly seen one. Maybe if they are getting more common, it won't be long before I see one in Birmingham.

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  3. eileeninmd17 May 2016 at 18:51

    Wonderful captures of the Little Egret.

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  4. NatureFootstep18 May 2016 at 08:04

    wow, that is beautiful images of the Little egret :)

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  5. Phil Slade18 May 2016 at 15:40

    It's certainly a species to have made a great comeback Adam. Great photogenic subject matter, as you show us.

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  6. Coombe Mill - Fiona18 May 2016 at 16:32

    It looks very graceful and aerodynamic #AnimalTales

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  7. Valerie18 May 2016 at 23:45

    Magnificent airborne captures Adam - yes, these sure are an elegant species. Thanks for sharing (and for dropping by)

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  8. Anu19 May 2016 at 08:48

    Great photos of the Little Egret. They are a beautiful bird.

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  9. Liz19 May 2016 at 17:20

    I do love Egrets! They are so graceful on land and in flight.

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  10. Anonymous22 May 2016 at 17:39

    We've seen them at the Barnes Wetland Centre, when we visited. They're beautiful birds!
    #animaltales

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  11. A Green and Rosie Life23 May 2016 at 06:07

    I agree with you on how much more common little egrets have become ... and I still love seeing them as they seem more exotic than herons! #AnimalTales

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  12. A Green and Rosie Life23 May 2016 at 06:10

    PS - I meant to say that next week #AnimalTAles will be hosted by Karen at http://themadhouseofcatsandbabies.com/

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