Slimbridge revisited........

30 Nov - A visit to WWT in showery weather with some sun. After a short wait, an excellent view of one of the Bitterns from Zeiss Hide, with the bird emerging slowly from the reed channel into the area of cut reeds, and behaving in classic reptilian Bittern-like fashion, freezing among the reeds and extending its snake-like neck as it moved slowly and methodically. Again, stunning views of this usually cryptic and secretive species. Also the usual impressive spectacle of Slimbridge in winter - Bewick’s Swans nimbers slowly building, large numbers of waders - Golden Plover, Knot and Snipe, as well as Water Rails under the feeders at the Willow Hide.