Little Egret

Morning,

A welcome invader today, a Little Egret.

The little egret is a small white heron with attractive white plumes on crest, back and chest, black legs and bill and yellow feet. It first appeared in the UK in significant numbers in 1989 and first bred in Dorset in 1996. Its colonization followed naturally from a range expansion into western and northern France in previous decades. It is now at home on numerous south coast sites, both as a breeding species and as a winter visitor. It is included on the Amber List as rare breeding species.
It is most common along the south and east coasts of England, and in Wales. The estuaries of Devon and Cornwall; Poole Harbour and Chichester Harbour hold some of the largest concentrations and they are also common in East Anglia. They are an increasingly common sight in inland areas too and are gradually increasing their range northwards here.

Cheers and thanks as always for your kindness in looking and commenting, it is much appreciated.

Andy

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Title:	Little Egret
Username:	Andysnapper
Uploaded:	12 Oct 2012 - 6:38 AM
Tags:	Birds, Little egret, Wildlife / nature
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