Sunday 24 January 2010

Bittern sighting


Coming back from a couple of nights away in Keswick we stopped off at Leighton Moss. The reserve was totally frozen except for one small stream near the members hide and after waiting for some 30 mins or so we got the most fantastic sighting of a bittern which walked down the stream and past us at about 8 foot distance. Managed to get the attached photo.

Phil & Bren Antrobus

1 comment:

RSPB Liverpool Local Group. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no' 207076, Scotland no. SC037654 said...

Wonderful. Jealous, Jealous, Jealous.

Want a chance to see a Bittern? Our 'outdoor trip' partner the MNA have a coach trip running on :
SUNDAY 23rd MAY

LEIGHTON MOSS RSPB RESERVE COST: £20 (All Seats) REMEMBER to bring your national RSPB Membership card with you.
More information on our webpage 'Joint Coach trips'
Laura