Wednesday 23 December 2015

Eg(ret)nog

Strange times. In November a Great White Egret appeared in the area. Given the mild weather there was some hope that it might still be knocking around last weekend. Indeed it was. And it had been joined by another. Along with an influx of at least 6 Little Egret. I have never seen more than a single Little Egret at one time.

What is happening? Whatever it is, I like it.


Here's Great White number 1, seen flying along the beck on Sunday.















And here it is a couple of hours later having joined the second, and a Grey Heron for handy size comparison.















Now for some Little Egrets. Here's one enjoying a hedgerow.















Resting in a field of oil-seed.















And, a bit more like it, standing by some water.















Non-egret highlights to appear later...

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