Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is a large, elegant wading bird found in a variety of wetland habitats across Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. With its long legs, neck, and dagger-like bill, the Grey Heron is a skilled hunter, feeding on fish, amphibians, and small mammals. It is known for its distinctive slow, graceful flight and its ability to stand motionless for long periods while waiting for prey. This species is often solitary, although they may gather in large groups during the breeding season. The Grey Heron is a common and widespread species, but it faces threats from habitat loss and disturbance.

Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, lakes, rivers

Grey Heron
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Kiskunsag National Park Birdwatching Day Trip
Kiskunsag National Park Birdwatching Day Trip
Hungary / Kecskemet Private tour 8h

A private birdwatching day trip in Kiskunsag National Park for Great Bustard, raptors, rollers, bee-eaters, wetland birds and seasonal geese...

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Short Northern Burgos Birding Stay - 2 Days
Short Northern Burgos Birding Stay - 2 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 2 days | 0h

Two-day, one-night birding break with a guided 4x4 route through Alto Ebro canyons, plateaux, northern woodland and the Ebro Reservoir....

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Birds and Gastronomy in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Birds and Gastronomy in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 3 days | 0h

Three-day Alto Ebro birding stay combining canyon, woodland and reservoir routes with northern Burgos food and regional wines....

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Birds and Wine in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Birds and Wine in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 3 days | 0h

Three-day northern Burgos birding stay pairing Alto Ebro landscapes and reservoir birding with selected regional wines....

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Hiking and Birding in Northern Burgos - 6 Days
Hiking and Birding in Northern Burgos - 6 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 6 days | 0h

Six-day stay combining guided birding by 4x4 with walks through the Ebro Canyon, Orbaneja del Castillo and northern Burgos habitats....

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Northern Burgos Birding Tour - 5 Days
Northern Burgos Birding Tour - 5 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 5 days | 0h

Five-day small-group birding stay exploring the Alto Ebro canyons, northern forests, the Ebro Reservoir and Burgos cereal plains....

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Private Djoudj Pirogue Birding and Wildlife Excursion
Private Djoudj Pirogue Birding and Wildlife Excursion
Senegal / Saint-Louis Private tour 1 day | 1.5h

A private 1.5-hour pirogue excursion through Djoudj’s waterways for pelicans, cormorants, African Darter, Osprey, egrets, herons and other...

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Private Warsaw Birding Walk with Krzysztof Tabernacki
Private Warsaw Birding Walk with Krzysztof Tabernacki
Poland / Warsaw Private tour 1 day | 3h

A flexible private birding walk in Warsaw with local ornithologist, bird ringer and nature educator Krzysztof Tabernacki....

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3-Day Cape Town Birding Tour
3-Day Cape Town Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 3 days | 0h

A 3-day Cape Town birding itinerary covering Cape Peninsula, Hottentots Holland, False Bay and key local habitats....

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10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 10 days | 0h

A private or small-group Western Cape birding itinerary from Cape Town through the Cape Peninsula, West Coast, Tankwa Karoo, Agulhas Plain, ...

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