I went to Sherwood Forest Park this morning and saw both a male and female
Little Bittern. I watched for about an hour as they in turn came in and out
of the denser reeds to feed - always in turn. This behaviour looks awfully
like they may be breeding. Interestingly these were at the original site and
though I looked hard I could not see the pair reported yesterday at the
Dunella St side of the lagoon. It would seem quite probable there are at
least two pairs there at the moment. They are a great bird to watch, as they
freeze and then pounce on some unsuspecting critter! It is worth birders
taking the chance to see them, who seem relatively unconcerned at ones
presence if you are quiet. If you are patient you should see them at one of
the spots.
I was also fascinated to read today that a bushhen has been seen at the
first lagoon! Not a bird I have seen so it looks like I will be there again
soon!
David Taylor
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