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submitted 1 month ago by GreyShuck@feddit.uk to c/nature@feddit.uk

It is a tropical bird typically encountered between west Africa and India, but last week a western reef heron arrived in north Wales in what is believed to be the first ever sighting in the UK.

The heron was first spotted in Foryd Bay at the weekend before flying to nearby Caernarfon harbour where it fed among the boats.

While the sighting has excited birdwatchers nationwide, experts said it also demonstrated how changing climate conditions have altered the bird’s range.

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[-] Zombie@feddit.uk 7 points 1 month ago

Thrill birdwatchers and terrify anyone under the age of 65

this post was submitted on 13 Jun 2026
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