A juvenile Purple Heron was reported at Weston Turville Reservoir on Monday, At the time we were at Rainham Marshes hoping the Wryneck would reappear, having gone missing some 2-3 hours earlier!
Yesterday there were regular reports of the bird's continued presence, and when it was again reported this morning we made the forty-five-mile journey into Buckinghamshire. Parking in the layby just outside the reservoir we climbed the steps to find a pleasant little Nature Reserve with fishing and sailing included.
We took the path alongside the reservoir and soon joined a small group of birders. They were looking at a distant Willow tree, and the juvenile Purple Heron was perched among the branches. Apart from a couple of very brief flights, it remained in these trees throughout our visit.
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| Not the most inviting signage! |
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| Purple Heron |
Below is a short video, filmed through the reeds while trying to avoid falling into the reservoir.
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