h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Thanks for this - very interesting to learn more about these lovely birds, especially about the powder down and how they keep themselves clean.

I'm very lucky to live near a little egret colony in the UK A87875987 Always a treat to see the graceful birds hunting for food, or hearing them gurgling in the trees.

Hello! I'm happy you appreciate it!

I've read that entry, sounds like a wonderful place. We've a bird sanctuary over here also, but the authorities have really let it go to seed … still, there remain some birds. I'll see about getting there again sometime to see how it looks now.

Yes, we're very lucky that the reserve is well managed - it does take a lot of effort to keep the habitat good for a variety of birds, rather than turning into a 'monoculture'...