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| Author: | Pete Scott [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Bittern |
Boultham mere a.m. Unusual for the mere at this time of year a Bittern crossed low and behind the raft into the reeds on the railway side, chased by B H Gulls and a Common Tern. Not much else about. Common Tern + juv one of two which survived after fledging the other was dead in the water on 24th July. Jay 4 Green Woodpecker 2 Heron Cormorant Buzzard plus usual Gadwall/ B H G Gull/ Coot/ Moorhen/ Mute Swan. Also Water Rail heard Pete |
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| Author: | Andy Sims [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bittern |
As far as I am aware this is the earliest ever record of a returning Bittern at Boultham mere. Birds are usually present from October to March. |
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