24th November 2025

A mere 5-6 years ago Cattle Egrets were a rare sight in the UK. Little Egrets have, of course, been here for some time. Along with the Great White Egret, these species have been slowly spreading north from their more southerly origins. Last winter, a flock of up to 25 Cattle Egrets were seen on the grazing meadows around the stream at Great Pedding Farm. In the last few days they have returned with ten this morning feeding around the sheep.

Cattle Egrets at Great Pedding Farm