Herons & Egrets in Lincolnshire
5 species matching this filter.
Lincolnshire's expansive wetlands, reedbeds, and coastal marshes provide outstanding habitat for herons and egrets, making the county one of the best places in England to observe this elegant family of wading birds. With 5 species recorded, highlights include the elusive Eurasian Bittern — a specialist of extensive reedbeds — alongside the increasingly common Little Egret and the striking Great White Egret. The county's nature reserves, particularly those along the coast and in the Fens, offer excellent opportunities to encounter these impressive waterbirds throughout the year.
Cattle Egret
Bubulcus ibisLC
A rare but increasingly recorded resident, often seen near livestock in wet pastures. Part of a recent national range expansion into Lincolnshire.
Aug–May
Eurasian Bittern
Botaurus stellarisLC
A rare but resident breeder in Lincolnshire's extensive reedbeds, most reliably found at sites like Far Ings and Alkborough Flats.
Nov–Aug
Great White Egret
Ardea albaLC
Now resident year-round at fenland wetlands, this striking heron has increased markedly in recent years across Lincolnshire.
Year-round
Grey Heron
Ardea cinereaLC
A common year-round resident, easily seen along rivers, drainage channels, and the fenland waterways across the county.
Year-round
Little Egret
Egretta garzettaLC
Now a common resident, found year-round along marshes, coastal lagoons, and inland waterways — a remarkable coloniser since the 1990s.
Year-round