Reedbeds for Bitterns
27th February 2006, Monday… is the name of an EU funded project to increase the amount of reedbed habitat for bitterns and other wetland wildlife at 19 sites across England. Last weekend we held guided walks to Castle Water to see some of the project area and hopefully to see a Bittern. On a bitterly cold and windy Saturday 35 people had really good views of a Barn Owl and a brief glimpse of a Bittern. Sunday was a little warmer and the wind dropped, and 41 people had close views of a Sparrowhawk and we heard Cetti’s Warbler and Water Rail, but did not see a Bittern. For many the highlight was watching the nesting Cormorants, some of which may already be incubating ! More detail on project.
