Herons & Egrets in Nottinghamshire
5 species matching this filter.
Nottinghamshire is home to 5 recorded species of herons and egrets, found across the county's diverse wetland habitats including the Trent Valley floodplains, gravel pits, and nature reserves such as Attenborough and Idle Valley. The Grey Heron is a familiar year-round resident, while species like the Little Egret and Great White Egret have become increasingly regular visitors in recent decades. Rarer sightings of Cattle Egret and the elusive Eurasian Bittern add further excitement for birdwatchers exploring the county's waterways and reedbeds.
Cattle Egret
Bubulcus ibisLC
A rare but increasingly recorded species, reflecting a national range expansion. Favours damp pastures near livestock.
Jul–May
Eurasian Bittern
Botaurus stellarisLC
A rare but increasing resident of extensive reedbeds, with sites like Attenborough and Lound offering the best chances of a sighting.
Oct–Aug
Great White Egret
Ardea albaLC
An increasingly regular resident at wetland reserves, part of a wider UK range expansion. Often seen at Attenborough and the Trent Valley.
Year-round
Grey Heron
Ardea cinereaLC
A familiar year-round resident, standing sentinel at rivers, gravel pits and garden ponds across the county.
Year-round
Little Egret
Egretta garzettaLC
A year-round resident along the Trent Valley and county wetlands, having colonised Nottinghamshire since the early 2000s. Now commonly seen at gravel pits and marshes.
Year-round