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Hybrid Little Egret x Western Reef Heron (or is it a pure Western Reef Heron?) (Library photograph)
Essex bird news highlights June 2026
The American Golden Plover was at the Abbott's Hall breach on north side of Salcott Channel by Old Hall Marshes RSPB on and off throughout June.
A Black-crowned Night Heron was near Basildon 2nd and a hybrid Little Egret x Western Reef Heron was at Blue House Farm EWT 4th. A Glossy Ibis was at RSPB Wallasea Island 1st.
A Pied Flycatcher was at The Naze 2nd.

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