Previously “Diary of a Birding Medic”; “Rugby Birder”; "Bempton Birder”. All views expressed in this blog are my OWN and do not represent the opinions or policies of any organisations or entities whatsoever with whom I have been, am now or will be affiliated. Reference to Bempton Cliffs in NO way promotes the organisation known as RSPB Bempton Cliffs, but rather the FREEdom of the cliffs.

Saturday, 28 June 2014

Minsmere - Bittern - 26th June 2014


It can be difficult to locate Bitterns in the extensive reed beds at Minsmere, but today we were to be lucky, very lucky! I think we saw more Bitterns in one day than we have seen in our lifetime! One even sat on the top of the reeds, openly preening for about TWO hours! This post is dedicated to the Bitterns success at Minsmere. Indeed, a Bittern fest!






















Oh! - and a Grey Heron!

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4 comments:

  1. Douglas Mcfarlane28 June 2014 at 20:11

    Great shots of an amazing bird bet you're still smiling

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  2. Dartford Warbler28 June 2014 at 23:08

    What an experience! I love your photos. I have heard a bittern but never seen one.

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  3. Kevin Groocock29 June 2014 at 08:06

    Cheers Douglas. Smiling? Yes! But don't tell anyone - I'm supposed to be a miserable so and so!

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  4. Kevin Groocock29 June 2014 at 08:07

    Thank you DW. Minsmere should guarantee you Bittern, well worth a visit.

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