Great White Egret (Picture heavy). A majestic rarity in Preston

[Paul]

A rare sighting at Brockholes in Preston, only 3 other records of the Great White Egret prior to the one currently there. Couldn't miss the chance to photograph this majestic bird.

 

And today, I got to see it in good view positions. Had to use the 1.4x extender sometimes, on the Sigma 150-500 lens. Wonderful to see this rare visitor.

 

All records:

2009: 1 on the River Ribble, close to Brockholes, Preston.

2011: 1 initially found on Boilton Marsh, Brockholes, Preston.

2013: 1 in flight over Lower Brockholes, went down in Boilton Marsh before flying SW away from the reserves.

 

2014: The egret has been here for 4 days now - the longest time spent on the reserve.

 

 

 

 

Paul.

[Terry]

Great set Paul. 1 & 2 are my favourites.

[bugmeister]

What a fabulous bird! Some stunning pictures as well.

[Paul]

Great set Paul. 1 & 2 are my favourites.

 

 

What a fabulous bird! Some stunning pictures as well.

 

 

Thanks gents.  

 

Paul.

[annie]

What amazing pictures.

 

A truly wonderful set Paul, 

[Denis]

Majestic just has to be the right description for this bird, what a sight!

[Paul]

What amazing pictures.

 

A truly wonderful set Paul, 

 

 

Majestic just has to be the right description for this bird, what a sight!

 

Thank you both  

 

The local press are going to be using the first, and the fly-past photos I believe, next week.

 

 

Paul.

[annie]

Well done you....maybe you could post a link to that when they do.

[Paul]

Well done you....maybe you could post a link to that when they do.

 

 

Will do Annie - I imagine it will be on their website as well as in print.  

 

Paul.

[NannyFerret]

What a brilliant set!

[Paul]

Thank you Tina  
 

Paul.