interesting looking character - Edinburgh UK (1 Viewer)

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marty2k

New member

• Jan 24, 2012

• #1

Instead of the usual seagulls, I saw this exotic-looking (to me) bird sitting on top of a tree outside my house. What is it?
Thanks,
Martin

 

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David Norgate

Well-known member

• Jan 24, 2012

• #2

Grey Heron

 

robinm

Registered User

• Jan 24, 2012

• #3

Hi Martin,

A warm welcome to BirdForum from all the Moderators and Admin. Glad to have you on board :t:

Grey Heron it is.

 

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marty2k

New member

• Jan 25, 2012

• #4

Thanks for that. I did a quick search and discovered the grey heron is quite a predator. There's photos of it gobbling up small mammals and birds!

 

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Gretchen

Well-known member

• Jan 25, 2012

• #5

He is an interesting character! He does usually largely eat fish while wading, so it's quite interesting to have him visiting in your yard.

 

toadoftoadhall

Well-known member

• Jan 25, 2012

• #6

just watch out if you have a garden fish pond, or your neighbours do. They will empty it.

toad