Heron caught on camera

An Attenborough ringed Grey Heron was recently caught by a camera trap in Northamptonshire. Trap operator, Keith Walkling, said: “I get a bit of an influx of herons at this time of year, when the frogs start to appear, although there is no nesting colony on site. Peak numbers would be 8 - 10 although there always seems to be 1 or 2 about. The nearest colony would probably be at Eyebrook reservoir, about 5 or 6 miles to the north and there is one to the south at Titchmarsh BCN Wildlife Trust Reserve. I keep a couple of trail cameras on site all year round so will let you know if I get it again. Coincidentally our local BCN group had a very interesting talk in November given one of your colleagues, Nigel Slater, and our plan is to visit Attenborough some time soon.”