Saturday 24th January
I didn't manageto get out until about 4.20 today so only time for about 40mins birding before it got dark. I briefly checked the Bittern spot at the end of the Millstream Lake but initially no sign. So I walked around the West and East scrub. Well over 100 Fieldfare (with a few Redwing) were feeding on the ground in the East Scrub and showing really well. Also a Green Woodpecker and Goldcrest.
Back over to the Bittern spot around 4.50 I saw some movement in the reeds and then 1........2......3 Bittern appeared. All within a few feet of each other. One flew briefly into the front of the reedbed. Really pleased with that. I later heard another Bittern was seen around the same time on Brooklands Lake so at least 4 in the area.
posted by Steve @ 6:36 pm
8 comments
8 Comments:
4 Bittern! It wasn't so long ago that would have been the whole english population!! Lucky you.
Hi Steve. I now know where the Bittern spot is. I was down there at 3pm and Phil Sharp showed me the spot,in the reeds on Streamside? Anyway while we was there 1 Bittern showed itself well with the sun on it. Great view, and a 1st for me for the year. As for you getting 3. That's gonna take some beating. Well done mate.
Now your just being greedy!, i might pop over my self if no one objects brilliant spot well done and thanks for posting it.
OK Steve, you win - I'm going to have to leave these Waxwings behind and come Bittern spotting!
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I am deffinately coming over to the Lakes soon. 4 Bitterns, you really must share.
Steve ,
Sorry , but your last posting was downright greedy !
Well done .
Wow! 4 Bitterns!
You have some superb pictures on your blog Steve, I hope I will get better at taking soon and can post some nice ones on mine also. Phil Green
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