Martin Mere - 3rd August: Cattle Egrets & Marsh Harriers

Описание: A 5½-minute journey through Martin Mere beginning in gentle rainfall and unfolding into sunshine, revealing a vibrant tapestry of wildlife.

🎬 Main Highlights
Cattle Egrets take centre stage, trailing a herd of cattle across the wetlands. Watch them perch on backs, dart between hooves, and take flight in elegant synchrony.
Marsh Harriers, especially three juvenile birds, perform breath-taking aerial acrobatics, a rare and thrilling sight.

🦅 Supporting Cast
This visit also features a rich variety of birds and animals, including:
Young black-headed gulls and shelducks
Flocks of greylag geese and various ducks
A curious wren, a vigilant crow, and a pair of green sandpipers
Grey herons, cormorants, and swooping swallows
A striking red admiral butterfly and a juvenile ruff
Elusive reed warblers and a family of brown rats
Both male and female great spotted woodpeckers
A diving little grebe and a graceful little egret

🌦️ From rain-soaked beginnings to sunlit scenes, this video captures the ever-changing moods of Martin Mere and the wildlife that thrives within it.

📍 Filmed on location at **Martin Mere Wetland Centre**, 3rd August 2025.

🔔 If you enjoy close-up wildlife moments, aerial displays, and atmospheric storytelling, consider subscribing for more nature-focused content.

#steveswonderfulwildlife #nature #animals #birds #wildlife #wwt #wetlands #birdofprey #egrets #geese #duck

Music: For When It Rains
Musician: Juan_Sanchez_Music
URL: https://pixabay.com/music/for-when-it...