The strange bird re-exported after 141 years

This crested heron was last observed in Lake Kingsbury, northwest London, in 1866. Currently hundreds of bird watchers flock to Crossness Nature Reserve in Bexley, southeast London, after a man has discovered the precious bird last weekend.

The finding also entailed a 500,000-pound project co-organized by Thames Water, Bexley Council and Groundwork charity, to restore the reed shelf and dig more for water rats as well as create a muddy water body. to attract crested weasels.

The area was opened to visitors and an observation screen was erected so that bird lovers could approach the animal without disturbing.

The heron often live in southern Europe and winter in Africa. They have strong bodies and beige fur.

Martin Wagner, at Thames Water Company, said: "Seeing a heron is a great success for the company as well as for the natural world. It is interesting to see this wet land has become favorite place of a precious bird ".

The crested heron bird was last seen in 1866. (Photo: Dailymail)

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