Great White Egret
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Marshes, reedbeds.
Diet: Fish, amphibians.
Best time to spot: Now breeding in UK.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
Recent UK sightings
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- Purple HeronRare · Reedbeds (rare breeder)
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- GarganeyRare · Shallow marshes (summer)
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