Sutton Bingham - Thu 5 Jan

I spent a bit of time at the reservoir this afternoon, but managed to miss my second Great White Egret of the year (like the one present on New Year's Day this was also found by Pete). I did pick up a few new birds for the year list with the pick being a Marsh Tit at the southern end of the reservoir.

A return visit after an evening meeting did, however, produce the goods. Using my spotlight I was able to pick out a Little Egret, a Cattle Egret and a Great White Egret all roosting together in trees below the car park. Result! The first time I have seen all three egret species together at Sutton Bingham.
Sutton Bingham year list for 2023 now at 49 species.