30 April 2018
A rare green heron, native to north
and central America, has been spotted in Wales for what is believed to be only
the second time.
The bird turned up in the garden
of Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire MP Simon Hart, in Llanmill, near
Narberth, Pembrokeshire.
Posting an image on Twitter, he
wrote: "Completely amazed to welcome a green heron to west Wales."
Naturalist Iolo Williams said the
sighting was "exceptionally rare".
The birds are about 40cm (16in)
tall - much smaller than grey herons more commonly seen in the UK - and are a
brown and green colour.
They normally live on the other
side of the Atlantic and are widespread across their native countries of the
United States and southern Canada.
Wildlife TV presenter Mr Williams
said of the sighting: "As far as I'm aware, I think there's only ever been
two recorded in Wales.
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