Nev Stott sent some pictures of this unusual heron he had spotted (see Wild Photos). Going back with a telephoto lens he was fortunate to be able to get a close up.
These birds are among many herons and similar species which nest and breed each year on the Ile de Pessote in the Tarn river at Montauban. Last year 55 pairs of the Bihoreau Heron were counted as nesting on the isle. Local naturalist associations hold sighting meetings with telescopes provided. If you want to go it is a good idea to get there soon, before the trees and bushes are in full leaf.
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