Rare squacco heron spotted in Lincolnshire river
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Pritti Mistry
Sat out too long. The crust has gone leathery.
Summary
A rare squacco heron, typically found in the Mediterranean or Middle East, was spotted in a river at Crowland, Lincolnshire. RSPB and BTO experts describe the bird as stunning and exciting for birdwatchers, noting that only a handful turn up in the UK each year. The bird is smaller than a grey heron with pale buff plumage and bright white wings.
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One of the fun things about them is that they can turn up anywhere.
They're quite a stunning looking bird.
They do give you quite a buzz. If you're out birding on a regular basis and you find something unusual, it does give you a
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