Besides the Bittern, there was plenty of other wildlife to enjoy at the suburban oasis. It started almost as soon as I arrived, when I spotted a Weasel scampering up the far bank of the stream that runs along the path between the two hides.
Anyway, a few bird shots, just presented in the order in which I took them:-
A Long-tailed Tit feeding on food put out by visitors:
This is a great location for Bullfinches, which are quite scarce where I live. Here's the beautiful male:
The ubiquitous Robin:
Reed Buntings are common - surprise, surprise - in the reedbeds here. Here's a male:
The milder weather has stimulated many birds into song, including the humble Dunnock with his tuneful warble:
Male Mallard on the Glamorganshire Canal:
This Water Rail was scurrying through the undergrowth near the canal:
A Long-tailed Tit collecting lichens and mosses for its nest:
The reeds cast lovely reflections in the water. I just waited for a Moorhen to swim across:
Mallards enjoying some post-coital relaxation:
A Magpie:
Female Bullfinch:
Hen Reed Bunting:
A few shots of the stunning cock Bullfinch to finish:
