I saw a bittern today! (1 Viewer)

Siskin Wing

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• Nov 18, 2012

• #1

Went to Brandon Marsh and saw a bittern fly from the west to east over the far pool then back again. Then we watched it posing in the reeds and then fly off northwards. It was the most exciting 10 minutes or so, we all cheered!:-O

 

Lisa W

I really need to get out and bird more

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• Nov 18, 2012

• #2

That is a good day. I've seen one but it wasn't good views. Hopefully this winter.

 

delia todd

If I said the wrong thing it was a Senior Moment

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Opus Editor

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• Nov 18, 2012

• #3

Oh you were lucky SW - they're wonderful birds, aren't they. What a great time you seem to have had.

I should start a thread "I didn't see a Bittern today" LOL. I went to our local reserve and the car park was full (normally there's only about 3 or 4 cars) - the word had got round that a Bittern had been sighted a couple of days ago but it wasn't showing today unfortunately.

 

Siskin Wing

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• Nov 18, 2012

• #4

Thank you, it really was wonderful. I've never seen one before. We also saw 2 goldeneye (2 male one female) and a female smew so lots of 'ticks.'

 

Kits

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• Nov 19, 2012

• #5

Sounds like a fabulous visit! Well done!