March – this month is a great time to see courting and nesting grey herons in the UK as they perform their greeting and courtship displays. These large birds (wingspans of as much as 5ft) can be surprisingly graceful in flight.
They love water and can be found near wetland marshes, lakes, reservoirs, estuaries and rivers. They can also be seen in urban areas and have even been known to be seen around garden ponds!
Wild & Green top places to spot herons include:
- Muncaster Castle, Cumbria
- Northward Hill RSPB Reserve, High Halstow, Kent – UK’s largest heronry with between 100 and 150 pairs.
- West Sedgemoor RSPB Reserve, Somerset levels, one of largest heronries in the UK.
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