Herons in the "ria" of Ferrol

   Sunday morning I returned to the ria of Ferrol (I don´t know an exact translation into english, cause isn´t neither a typical estuary nor a fiord). I intented to see Divers (Gavia immer) again. There, in the shores of Maniños, I met Paula, a biologist girl who wanted to watch Divers too, and so David Martinez and family, who was counting Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis). He said to me there were 38 individuals.

 From O Seixo little wharf, we were watching a lot of herons that use this banks for feeding during low tides. Among numerous Little Egrets a Great Egret standed out.

 Little and great Egrets (Egretta garzetta/alba)

 The Great Egret became to be a common species in Galiza wetlands last years, and today has a regular presence as a winter bird.

 Great Egret looking at Little Egret (what on earth could it be thinking about?)

 Great Egret (Egretta alba)

Grey Heron is much more abundant in number. About 110-120 Grey herons pass winter in the ría of Ferrol (and a similiar number of Little herons, but hardly 2-3 Great Egret)

 Map of Ferrol , with location of watchings (as a blue circle)

  I used an individual was quite close to shore for practising with my bridge camera. It´s very posible in a few days a big change will become that make long distance photography a bit easier. I expect!

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

See you soon.