This post from James Gibbs has been moved form the Latest Sightings Forum:

“Having just returned from France and having had a chance to catch up with the bird news via SOS I have been cheered by the news of rare birds breading success, and no doubt more good news to come, I do wonder how long before our reserves are graced with a pair of nesting Purple Herons.

Video of Purple Heron at etang du sous la brenne ,indre ,france.

http://jamesgibbs6929.zenfolio.com/p577876181#h9116a569”