Little Egret

🔍 Overview

Now a familiar sight across Sussex wetlands. First bred in the UK in the 1990s and has spread rapidly.

🪶 Key Identification Features

All white plumage

Long black bill, black legs, yellow feet

Elegant and slender with neck held in an “S” shape

🗺️ Habitat & Distribution

Widespread at Adur Valley,  Widewater, Goring Gap, and inland wetlands. Breeds and winters locally.

🎶 Voice & Behaviour

Harsh, croaky “rahk” call. Often seen fishing or roosting in groups.