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Four little egrets have successfully nested in Scotland’s Forvie National Nature Reserve — the northernmost breeding site in the UK. These striking white birds, once hunted for their feathers and now thriving thanks to milder winters and climate change, mark a significant expansion of their range since first arriving in the UK in 1996. While UK populations hover around 1,500–2,000 pairs, Scotland’s numbers remain small but growing. Local birdwatchers spotted the nests, confirming what staff had doubted — a clear sign of wildlife adapting to our warming world, with both hope and uncertainty ahead.

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