Sunday 9 November 2008

Oxfordshire Cattle Egret


9 November - a county first for Oxfordshire, a Cattle Egret at Day's Lock near Dorchester, seen on a quick lunchtime visit (photo, copyright Steve Burch). Surprisingly elusive amongst the cattle on initial scanning, seen feeding and in flight with typical hunched posture and shortish yellow bill. Also present, an Egyprian Goose, a few Wigeon and a drake Shoveler.

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