Tropical heron spotted in UK for first time as more exotic birds arrive to thrill birdwatchers
Hundreds of birdwatchers have flocked to north Wales in recent days to catch a glimpse of the western reef heron. Photograph: Lewi Burgess/SWNSView image in fullscreenHundreds of birdwatchers have flocked to north Wales in recent days to catch a glimpse of the western reef heron. These herons and egrets typically feed in relatively shallow water.”A squacco heron, another rare tropical bird typically found in southern Europe and north Africa, was also drawing birdwatchers to Lincolnshire this week.
- ▪Hundreds of birdwatchers have flocked to north Wales in recent days to catch a glimpse of the western reef heron.
- ▪Photograph: Lewi Burgess/SWNSView image in fullscreenHundreds of birdwatchers have flocked to north Wales in recent days to catch a glimpse of the western reef heron.
- ▪These herons and egrets typically feed in relatively shallow water.”A squacco heron, another rare tropical bird typically found in southern Europe and north Africa, was also drawing birdwatchers to Lincolnshire this week.
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Hundreds of birdwatchers have flocked to north Wales in recent days to catch a glimpse of the western reef heron. Photograph: Lewi Burgess/SWNSView image in fullscreenHundreds of birdwatchers have flocked to north Wales in recent days to catch a glimpse of the western reef heron. Photograph: Lewi Burgess/SWNSThe age of extinctionBirdsTropical heron spotted in UK for first time as more exotic birds arrive to thrill birdwatchersAppearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britain’s winter, say expertsThe age of extinction is supported byAbout this contentMatthew PearceSat 13 Jun 2026 03.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIt is a tropical bird typically encountered between west Africa and India, but last…
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