Great egrets thrive at Ouse Fen as population continues to recover
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Great egrets thrive at Ouse Fen as population continues to recover

2 hours ago · Originally published 20 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Country diary: A species brought to the edge of extinction, recovering in the fens | Mark Cocker
Thirteen great egrets have been spotted hunting voles in the wetlands of Ouse Fen, highlighting the successful return of a species once pushed to the brink of extinction by the Victorian feather trade. The site, formerly low-grade agricultural land, now serves as a vital habitat for these birds, which have grown from a handful of breeding pairs in 2010 to a population that may now reach four figures.
Source: Guardian Env Cambridgeshire
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