At first glance, you might confuse a western cattle egret with other white egrets. To make sure you’re seeing the correct species, look for a medium-sized bird with a compact neck, shorter neck.

Despite the name, these invasive birds are not actually sparrows but weaver finches, related to other weavers in Africa and elsewhere. European Starling Starlings, which are from Europe and Asia, ...

At Fairburn Ings, near Castleford, cattle egret bred for the first known time in Yorkshire last year, the RSPB said, fledging three young. Lydia Tague, reserve manager, said the spread of these ...

Western Cattle Egret bred at Fairburn Ings for the first-ever time in 2024 – and there are hopes Great Egret will follow suit at the West Yorkshire reserve in 2025. The popular nature reserve, ...

Cattle Egret numbers across the UK are now said to be rising. As their name suggests, the birds follow cattle around, feeding on the insects and other invertebrates which they disturb.

Cattle egret birds bred for the first known time in Yorkshire this year, the RSPB says A "record number" of egrets have been recorded at a West Yorkshire nature reserve, with one species ...

A "record number" of egrets have been recorded at a West Yorkshire nature reserve, with one species successfully breeding for the first time in the site's history. At Fairburn Ings, near Castleford, ...