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More cattle egrets have been spotted at a wetland nature reserve than ever before.

Experts used a thermal imaging camera to count the small, white herons - renowned for their close relationship with grazing animals such as cows, sheep and horses - as they gathered to roost at Martin Mere in West Lancashire.

The species feeds on invertebrates, including grasshoppers, ticks and crickets, taking advantage of grassy areas being churned up by hooves.

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[–] Naich@lemmings.world 1 points 4 weeks ago

Egrets... I've had a few.