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Little Egret
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Egretta garzetta
A small snow-white heron with black legs and bright yellow feet — like wearing yellow socks! It only arrived in Ireland in 1997.
Size
Medium · 60 cm
Latin name
Egretta garzetta
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Coastal estuaries
- River mouths
- Salt marshes (now widespread)