The largest and commonest of our breeding Herons in the UK, the Grey Heron is a common sight in most wetland habitats.
Most recent figures suggest that there are around 13000 breeding pairs in the UK. Herons nest in tree-top colonies (heronries) where they may be found alongside their smaller relative, Little Egret.
The estimated wintering population in the UK is 63000 birds
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