Bird Sighting

Great White Egret

Ardea alba · Ardeidae (Herons and Bitterns)

01/01/2024 · Elton Hall Flash, Central area

Great White Egret
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Date
01/01/2024
Location
Elton Hall Flash
Recording area
Central area
Grid reference
SJ 7246 5957
Observer
admin
Notes
Imported from 11-BirdList2024-2026-10-19.csv, line 62.

Great White Egret in our records

Records
6
First recorded
17/01/2021
Last recorded
01/01/2026
Places
Elton Hall Flash, Maw Green Tip, Pump House Flash

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About the Great White Egret

The great egret (Ardea alba), also known as the common egret, large egret, great white egret, or great white heron, is a large, widely distributed egret. The four subspecies are found in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and southern Europe. Recently, it has also been spreading to more northern areas of Europe. Distributed across most of the tropical and warmer temperate regions of the world, it builds tree nests in colonies close to water.

Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern
Wingspan
144 cm

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