On BBC Look North this evening (19th Aug 2014)...........Frampton Marsh hosts first UK glossy ibis nesting attemptThis summer, a pair of rare glossy ibises were spotted building a nest at RSPB Frampton Marsh. This is believed to be the first recorded nesting attempt by this species in the UK.
Although they did not go on to raise young this is a great coup for Frampton Marsh and a sign that the species could be on the verge of establishing a breeding population in Britain.
Glossy ibis are large, heron-like birds with rich bronze feathers and a slender, curved bill. They usually live in the Mediterranean region and are still rare visitors to the UK, although records are increasing.
RSPB Senior Sites Manager John Badley said: “We’ve done a lot of work at Frampton Marsh to bring the wildlife of the Wash closer for people to see and enjoy by creating lots of new wetland habitats. We’ve been pretty successful, but this wasn’t on our radar at all!
“The birds built up a nest platform out of the water in just a few days, but despite being seen courting and displaying they didn’t lay any eggs. This could be the behavior of immature birds practicing before they are mature enough to breed.”
To read the full report go to -
http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/380503-fram ... paign=News
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