Posted by Gary Beers on February 2, 2007 at 7:33 AM
I am planning a trip to Slimbridge tomorrow - does anyone know if the Bittern is still there?
I understand the place to be is the Zeiss Hide. Is the two level L shaped one? If so can anyone recommend the best place for viewing (although I expect I won't be the only one with the same idea!)
It was there yesterday. The far corner of the lower tier of the Zeiss Hide is the best place to see the Bittern from. It can get chilly up there, so wrap up warmly! Cetti`s Warbler has also been seen in the small reedbed by the hide, so keep your eyes open.
Posted by Gary Beers on February 2, 2007 at 9:59 AM
Thanks Jeremy. Ross and I will join the queue to get into the hide at 9:30
Gary
Posted by Kevin Lewis on February 2, 2007 at 11:50 AM
On Thursday pm (around 2:30) it got bored hiding in the reeds and was parading along the front fence line. All the togs with 600mm lens were rushing to the back of the hide !
Posted by Rob Fisher on February 2, 2007 at 12:03 PM
The bittern wasn't showing this morning, but good views of the Cetti's.
Rob
Posted by Gary Beers on February 4, 2007 at 2:09 PM
Spent 4 hours in the Zeiss hide, but the Bittern was a no show
Gary
Posted by Martin Fowler on February 4, 2007 at 3:28 PM
Hi Garry
I was there today, It was last seen on the 1st
Probably still in the area somewhere.
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6 repliesI understand the place to be is the Zeiss Hide. Is the two level L shaped one? If so can anyone recommend the best place for viewing (although I expect I won't be the only one with the same idea!)
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Gary
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Rob
Gary
I was there today, It was last seen on the 1st
Probably still in the area somewhere.