Titchfield harbour & nature reserve.

Great White Egret (again).

/ Andy Finnegan / 6 Comments

Some more Great White Egret pictures from this morning at Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve 4 birds were spotted by one of the warden 1st thing – we spotted 3 individuals. There were also a number of Little Egrets and several Grey Herons. (you can see these in some of the pictures and YouTube film which gives size comparisons).

A large Egret.

/ Andy Finnegan / 9 Comments

It was nice to see two Great White Egrets at Tichfield Haven on Thursday. Although they were on the far side of the reserve I was able to get some pictures, they are large birds about the same size as a Grey Heron.

Population:

 UK breeding:8-12 pairs

UK wintering:72 birds

Grass Snake.

/ Andy Finnegan / 3 Comments

The UK’s largest snake, and harmless the grass snake, is found of wetland habitats, but can also be found in dry grasslands. During the summer, grass snakes can be spotted basking in the sun. Often seen near ponds or swimming in the water looking for one of their favourite meals “frogs”!

 Grass snakes are greenish in colour, with a yellow and black collar, pale belly, and dark markings down the sides. The females are bigger than males.

Today we were lucky enough to see this fine grass snake enjoying the sun at Titchfield Haven.