Egrets in the UK
Nov 29, 2012 06:03:47 #
For some years these birds, which at one time were restricted to Africa and Southern Europe, have been turning up in the UK, mostly along the South coast. Yesterday I saw a small flock in a local field, about a dozen. We've had a lot of flooding all over the UK in recent weeks, and the field they were in was mostly under water. Unfortunately I was in my car, no camera, and nowhere to stop even if I did have it.
I have seen one or two around here before (West Surrey, near Hampshire border), but not in groups like this. I wonder how far north they have got? Any sightings up in the frozen north?
I have seen one or two around here before (West Surrey, near Hampshire border), but not in groups like this. I wonder how far north they have got? Any sightings up in the frozen north?
Nov 30, 2012 05:50:44 #
I've never seen egrets up in Manchester or nearby, though heaven knows it's wet enough for them!
Nov 30, 2012 09:09:08 #
CliffB
Loc: Bristol UK
Haven't seen any in groups but have seen a few in pairs around here (Bristol & West Country)
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Nov 30, 2012 10:24:30 #
So Bazamac and CliffB you are saying that you have absolutely no Egrets?
OK, OK bad pun. You get a free 'kick me in the shins with rubber boots and call me silly' ticket to use whenever we meet. I just couldn't resist.
OK, OK bad pun. You get a free 'kick me in the shins with rubber boots and call me silly' ticket to use whenever we meet. I just couldn't resist.
Nov 30, 2012 10:25:59 #
twitcher32
Loc: North Carolina/Costa Rica
They crossed the pond, first to South America, but a number of years ago they began to show up in the southern US. They are very adaptable as well as ornamental.
Nov 30, 2012 10:44:48 #
Non, je n'egret rien! As Edith Piaf may have said. No, hang on, she was a little sparrow!
Nov 30, 2012 17:12:06 #
jackflash
Loc: Newcastle UK
none this year but last summer had 2 on our local estuary 15 miles north of Newcastle. Same summer had 2 spoonbills very briefly.
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Nov 30, 2012 17:12:07 #
jackflash
Loc: Newcastle UK
none this year but last summer had 2 on our local estuary 15 miles north of Newcastle. Same summer had 2 spoonbills very briefly.
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