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Posted: **Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:55 pm**

Just down the road from RAF Fairford is a long-staying juvenile Purple Heron at Whelford Pools Nature Reserve. It shows well from the hide closest to the car park and I called in there a few days ago before work and didn't have to wait long for it to appear and start fishing. It's still there today, Monday 6th November and is well worth a visit if there is a lull in B-1 proceedings!

Purple Heron (1), Whelford Pools. 30.10.23 by Dave Morgan, on Flickr

Purple Heron (2), Whelford Pools. 30.10.23 by Dave Morgan, on Flickr

Purple Heron (3), Whelford Pools. 30.10.23 by Dave Morgan, on Flickr

Purple Heron (4), Whelford Pools. 30.10.23 by Dave Morgan, on Flickr

Purple Heron (5), Whelford Pools. 30.10.23 by Dave Morgan, on Flickr

Purple Heron (6), Whelford Pools. 30.10.23 by Dave Morgan, on Flickr

Purple Heron (7), Whelford Pools. 30.10.23 by Dave Morgan, on Flickr

Purple Heron (8), Whelford Pools. 30.10.23 by Dave Morgan, on Flickr

Purple Heron (9), Whelford Pools. 30.10.23 by Dave Morgan, on Flickr

Purple Heron (10), Whelford Pools. 30.10.23 by Dave Morgan, on Flickr

Posted: **Mon Nov 06, 2023 6:20 pm**

Lovely looking bird. Nice pictures.

Posted: **Mon May 27, 2024 8:08 pm**

Got some good shots of it, thanks for posting

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Supporting cast for the B1s, Purple Heron at Whelford Pools.

Supporting cast for the B1s, Purple Heron at Whelford Pools.

Re: Supporting cast for the B1s, Purple Heron at Whelford Pools.

Re: Supporting cast for the B1s, Purple Heron at Whelford Pools.