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Rare heron seen at Somerset estate where river has been allowed to run free
A rare black-crowned night heron has been spotted at Holnicote Estate in Somerset, where conservation efforts have allowed a river to return to its natural course, transforming the area into a thriving oasis for birdlife.
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