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Squacco Heron - Ardeola ralloides
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MagpieMick



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Registered: November 2007
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Taken at Crossness Southern Marsh's, Near Thamesmead, London.

Once the news went out a few of us chased round trying to find it as the directions on the pager was bad. When we did find it late on the 30.05.07 it stayed around for a few days more, with well over 1000 birders from the U.K. coming to see the 1st London record for 144 years !!
· Date: Thu December 27, 2007 · Views: 746
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Keywords: Squacco Heron Crossness London
Camera Information: Canon 30D - Canon 400L + 1.4xII - Tripod/Cable Release
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Martin Wilson
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Registered: January 2007
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Sat December 29, 2007 1:46pm

Very well captured Mick, I have no idea on its rarity or how many are in the country. It is not in my RSPB book of birds so I must assume not very common in England let alone London. Very well done on your perseverance and dedication to get such a good result, it does look an attractive bird especially the head.

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Rob T
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Mon December 31, 2007 8:33pm

Mick whatever hardship this shot caused you it was well worth it this is a very good shot of a stunning bird (massive feet) well done.

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Sun January 6, 2008 5:40am

Superb image Mick, well captured.

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