In North America their version of Little Egret is very similar and is known as Snowy Egret. I wish our ones were called that instead. 'Little' is such a demeaning word for such a lovely creature. We have become rather blaze about them as they have become commoner and I suspect that most birders now scarely give them a glance unless you are living in northwest England or Scotland where they continue to be a scarce but increasing visitor.
Anyway, with several pairs nesting close by it is not surprising that they are a permenant feature of the marsh although the May and June are traditionally the quietest period for thr species here. This one showed very well to a patient Basil Thornton on Monday and seemed pretty intent of catchign fish and frogs for its tea.
17-5-12
Howard Vaughan, Information Officer