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The local Kingsmill Reservoir heron colony.

Latin name Ardea cinerea

Family Bitterns and herons (Ardeidae)

Overview Grey herons are unmistakeable: tall, with long legs, a long beak and grey, black and white feathering. They can stand with their neck stretched out, looking for food, or hunched down with their neck bent over their chest.

Where to see them Around any kind of water – garden ponds, lakes, rivers and even on estuaries. Sometimes, grey herons circle high up into the sky and can be mistaken for large birds of prey.

When to see them At any time of year – our grey herons do not migrate.

What they eat

Lots of fish, but also small birds such as ducklings, small mammals like voles, and amphibians. After harvesting, grey herons can sometimes be seen in fields, looking for rodents.
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Camera location53° 07′ 56.1″ N, 1° 13′ 31.3″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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