Overview

Family - Bitterns and herons (Ardeidae).

As the name suggests, a large, white heron. Great white egrets can look similar to little egrets, but they are much larger -the same size as the familiar grey heron. Other identification features to look out for include black feet (not yellow), yellow beak (in juvenile and non-breeding plumage), and a different fishing technique like that of the grey heron.

Comment:

Some of these shots were taken in the drained lagoon at Meare Heath, part of Shapwick Heath NNR on the Somerset Levels in 2010 and the rest at RSPB Ham Wall in 2011.