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29/12/20CATTLE EGRETSherington2R Norris
12:54
Again in field with Mute Swans north of Sherington Bridge Also 2 Little Egrets.  
22/12/20CATTLE EGRETNewport Pagnell GP, Newport Pagnell2R Norris
16:00
In field with sheep on opposite side of Sherington Road to yesterday. Flew off to roost at 4 pm.  
21/12/20CATTLE EGRETSherington2R Norris
10:40
From Sherington Bridge. In field with 8 Mute Swans. Convinced I saw these on Friday morning as there were 2 smaller white birds in with the Swans but I was unable to stop.  
13/10/20CATTLE EGRETBradwell New Workings1R C B'stard
15:30
When I arrived there were seven Egrets in the scrubby field below the Haversham Road. My thanks go to Citizen Coppock; for they may have remained as seven Little Egrets if he hadn't forewarned me of the Cattle Egret amongst them!  
10/10/20CATTLE EGRETBradwell New Workings1A Horsley
feeding with little egrets about 20 yards from river path haversham road end.  
09/10/20CATTLE EGRETBradwell New Workings1R C B'stard
18:00
Looked like the Camargue on the recently flooded field near the allotments. Seven Little Egrets, five Grey Herons and the Cattle Egret.  
01/10/20CATTLE EGRETNewport Pagnell, Newport Pagnell1C Harris
10:24
North Bucks bridges with sheep.Thanks for the tip off Russell our first of the year.  
01/10/20CATTLE EGRETNewport Pagnell, Newport Pagnell1R Page
08:16
On cattle crossing in front of weir by North Bucks bridges. Adult winter. Orange bill, black feet and small size. I am well familiar with all species of Egret as I have a home also in North Norfolk. SP877440.  
27/09/20CATTLE EGRETFloodplain Forest Nature Reserve (formerly Manor Farm)1I Matson
19:00
non breeding ad plumage, or possibly juv in 1w plumage with yellow bill. Seen in the lagoons nearest the southern path just to the east of Farm Hide at around 19.00 give or take a few minutes. Within 10 minutes it took flight to the east (maybe landed in the Viaduct Hide lagoons?) as it was seen off and followed by a Little Egret. It seemed to pester it a while before they took flight. Is this a first record for this site? SP806421.  
27/09/20CATTLE EGRETGayhurst Quarry1R Norris
08:30
 
17/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2K Holt
19:45
Thought to be both Cattle Egret but entered roost site separately and with no accompanying Little Egret. The first was seen at 18:55 and confirmed by yellow bill. The second flew in at 19:35. Scoped view from southwest corner appeared to show yellow colour on the bill. Unable to confirm from closer views due to lack of light. Possibly the 2nd bird was a Little Egret.  
16/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2K Holt
18:45
Flew in from west. Without the company of the little egrets.  
16/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2J Orchard
18:57
Came in and popped themselves down on the spit just before something took all the birds up.  
15/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2K Holt
19:10
No sign of these flying in. Probably hidden from view and came in with the usual 3 little egret. Flew out from north side of main island and perched with two of the little egrets. 15 minutes later all of the little egrets were perched with the Cattle Egrets - a good view of eight white shapes in the failing light.  
15/09/20CATTLE EGRETMarlow Low Grounds2A D Bassett
14:00
The cattle have been moved to the field north of Pens Place and the egrets have followed them.  
15/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2S Ramm
08:00
Still on E side of main island.  
14/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2K Holt
18:58
One bird was seen at the roost site at 18:58 but was not seen to fly in to the lake. Appeared to have been hidden in the roost trees for almost an hour. The second bird also appeared suddenly at the roost trees, but not until 19:32.  
12/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2K Holt
19:10
Arrived for roost with 1 little egret.  
12/09/20CATTLE EGRETMarlow Low Grounds2D L Cleal
15:00
On the old flood.  
12/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2A D Bassett
06:50
Left the roost on main island at 6:50 and flew west.  
10/09/20CATTLE EGRETWillen Lake North, Willen Lakes1T Wallen
07:30
With MSW. 1 with 5 Little Egrets very early morning, but seemed to disappear not too log after discovery. Photo'd. Incredibly this is my 3rd self-found Cattle Egret in the county.  
09/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2K Holt
20:00
Still roosting on main island. Came in with 3 little egret at 19:30.  
07/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2K Holt
19:45
The two adults still roosting at lmgp with little egrets. Arrived at 19:20.  
07/09/20CATTLE EGRETMarlow Low Grounds2T James
12:10
with cattle.  
06/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2K Holt
19:30
At roost again on main island.  
06/09/20CATTLE EGRETMarlow Low Grounds2J Chadbone
12:04
In field with cattle.  
05/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2K Holt
20:00
First one seen at 19:20 on east end of island near the first little egret. 2nd flew in from east at 19:45 (probably circled around from west).  
05/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2A D Bassett
06:30
Left their roost on the main island at 6:20am flew around a bit then settled on the small island on the west side before flying west towards the low grounds at 6:38am.  
05/09/20CATTLE EGRETMarlow Low Grounds2R W Seekins
08:15
In with cattle.  
04/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2K Holt
19:20
The two adult birds arrived earlier for roost today. Joined later by the little egrets.  
04/09/20CATTLE EGRETMarlow Low Grounds2D J Bevan
18:49
Best viewing from Thames path. SU841848.  
03/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2K Holt
19:45
As with yesterday's record, came in to roost with little egrets.  
02/09/20CATTLE EGRETMarlow Low Grounds2A D Bassett
18:30
Winter plumaged types on the riverside meadow with cattle. Found earlier by Steve Blake.  
02/09/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2S Ramm
19:40
Thanks to Steve Blake’s earlier find at Low Grounds the two Cattle Egret were found settling down to roost on the main island with the 4 Little Egrets when I arrived.  
24/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2A D Bassett
07:30
Negative news		No sign of the Cattle Egrets on the island or lake between 6:40 and 8:15.  
23/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2D J Bevan
20:51
Main island views from south bank.  
23/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2D Brown
10:00
In among long grass over to railway line.  
23/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2E Griffiths
10:00
Two by 10 am, hiding in long grass, between footpath and cattle, in field S of STW by river.  
23/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP1J W Gearing
09:00
Feeding with the cattle on the far side of the field over the railway. A bit difficult to see in the long grass.  
22/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP1S Brown
19:51
On cormorant island.  
22/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2K Holt
19:00
Showing well near west edge of sand spit. Did not move (from 17:30 to 19:00) to feed among cows on meadow. Eventually settled among cormorants on south side of main island.  
22/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2T James
12:31
on meadow near River seem to be going to the island and back. Great find by Nick.  
22/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2A D Bassett
06:40
Still present on son island until 06:20 then flew to cattle in meadow to feed.  
21/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2J E Rose
15:15
Arrived about 15:15 to find the Cattle Egrets perched in the trees on the main island. They soon left to feed in among the cattle in the meadow and return to the lake about 30 minutes later. Only my second record of the species at the lake in many years of birding there. Well done to Nick M for finding them.  
21/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2K Holt
17:30
Still on site at 17:30. At 15:00 perched in top of willow on west side of main island. Moved to spit then to Thames meadow by railway crossing. At 16:00 they were back to the spit and from 17:00 they returned to the top of the willow.  
21/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2N Marriner
06:30
Surprised to find on Cormorant island. Watched for c. 20 mins as preened and watched as flew off high and south. Seen back on tree after c. 15 mins and still present when DB & AB at 07.45. Greta light on 2 adult s/p birds.  
21/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2A J Petherbridge
12:40
Feeding amongst the cows in field next to the river then spooked by a low flying helicopter and flew back towards gravel pit. Later re-found on NW corner of "Cormorant Island".  
21/07/20CATTLE EGRETLittle Marlow GP2A D Bassett
09:30
S/p birds found by Nick Marriner on the main island at 7am flew to riverside meadow with cattle in and still present at 9:30.  
08/05/20CATTLE EGRETSimpson, Milton Keynes2S Nichols
08:00
The rather splendid looking Cattle Egrets were watched feeding actively around the cattle in Warrens field (Just to the NW of Caldecotte lake and actually visible from the lakeside path that runs along from the weir). Both in summer plumage.  
08/05/20CATTLE EGRETSimpson, Milton Keynes2P Barnes
09:50
As yesterday, in Warren Field in the Linear Park mostly in close proximity to the cattle. Apologies for posting the wrong grid reference yesterday; now corrected. SP884357.  
07/05/20CATTLE EGRETSimpson, Milton Keynes2P Barnes
17:15
With cattle in Warren Field, in the Linear Park. Also seen by another observer on 6 May in the same place. SP884357.  
04/04/20CATTLE EGRETDrayton Beauchamp1D Forder @DanFWildlife
19:00
Probable		Probable CATTLE EGRET, seen when driving (essential journey), flying low across A41, heading NE, from Aston Clinton into Drayton Beauchamp. 95% certain, quick wingbeats, awkward look, stubby looking bill, not elegant or clean white, no yellow feet even in bright sunlight from behind me. Only doubting myself because I was driving at the speed limit so couldn’t look properly or safely for more time once it passed over road.  
28/03/20CATTLE EGRETWatermead Lake1D Forder @DanFWildlife
14:50
heading North.