Herons & Egrets in Norfolk
5 species matching this filter.
Norfolk's extensive network of reedbeds, marshes, and coastal wetlands makes it one of the finest counties in Britain for observing herons and egrets. With 5 species recorded, highlights include the elusive Eurasian Bittern — a flagship species of the Norfolk Broads — alongside the increasingly common Little Egret and the striking Great White Egret. Sites such as RSPB Titchwell Marsh, Cley Marshes, and the Broads provide outstanding opportunities to encounter these elegant waterbirds throughout the year.
Cattle Egret
Bubulcus ibisLC
A rare but increasingly recorded resident, often seen alongside livestock on grazing marshes as this species expands its range northward.
Year-round
Eurasian Bittern
Botaurus stellarisLC
Norfolk's reedbeds are a national stronghold for this secretive species; listen for its booming call at reserves like Bittern.
Year-round
Great White Egret
Ardea albaLC
An increasingly regular sight on Norfolk's marshes and Broads, this tall white heron is present year-round but remains uncommon.
Year-round
Grey Heron
Ardea cinereaLC
A familiar year-round resident, commonly seen standing motionless at marshes, rivers, and Broads waterways.
Year-round
Little Egret
Egretta garzettaLC
Commonly seen along marshes and waterways year-round, often stalking shallow pools on Norfolk's coastal and inland wetlands.
Year-round