Western reef heron spotted in Caernarfon in a UK first
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Western reef heron spotted in Caernarfon in a UK first

10 Jun 2026 · Originally published 10 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: Hundreds of bird lovers flock to Caernarfon to see Western reef heron
A western reef heron has been identified at Y Foryd in Caernarfon, marking the first time the species has been recorded in the UK. Ornithologist Simon Hugheston-Roberts spotted the bird during a routine walk, likely after it was blown off course by southern winds, drawing hundreds of birdwatchers to the north Wales coast.
Source: BBC News UK Gwynedd
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