Community of Madrid

A grey heron (Ardea cinerea) was photographed at the Santillana Reservoir near Soto del Real, Spain, on 10 July 2026. The sighting was shared with nature and birdwatching communities, with the observer linking information about the species. Grey herons are common wading birds across Europe, and local reservoirs like Santillana regularly attract them, drawing interest from birders and wildlife photographers in the Madrid region.