On the way back from Kings Lynn, we diverted to Lakenheath Fen, not expecting to find much on the reserve. In the visitor centre they told us that a bittern was showing well outside the Mere Hide, where I saw one on 1st June. There was nothing else about, apart from a few pigeons, not on the water, in the trees or in the air. Some birders confirmed that the bittern was still parading, so I made my way to the hide. At 12.02 I saw this tiger of the reeds emerge from a lurking position, and called Ann, who was photographing spiders. The bird was visible, catching tiny silver fish, until 12.28, and Ann was able to get lots of pix. I took nearly 300, and only 3 were not in focus, as the bird was only about twenty metres away. On the way out we saw not a single bird.
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