UK nests of Little Egret have gone from 0 in 1998 to ~1600 in 2023. All Egrets are on the rise, moving north + west through the UK as climate changes. - ThreadSky

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everyheron.bsky.social • 123 days ago

UK nests of Little Egret have gone from 0 in 1998 to ~1600 in 2023. All Egrets are on the rise, moving north + west through the UK as climate changes.

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lollyfox12.bsky.social•123 days ago

I see two very often on the River Wye in High Wycombe. They’re always a pleasure to see.

everyheron.bsky.social•123 days ago

Little Egrets are consistent and reliable, and can get surprisingly old. Little Egret No. 1 that @davidelement.bsky.social watches is at least 10 years old..

https://bsky.app/profile/davidelement.bsky.social/post/3laj7kfjsmk2s

lollyfox12.bsky.social•123 days ago

Oh thank you so much for sharing, I’ve given them a follow so I can keep up to date!

everyheron.bsky.social•122 days ago

You are going to learn a LOT about little egrets and Kingfishers!

lollyfox12.bsky.social•122 days ago

Both of which I adore!! 🥰