I have discovered a secret hide at Old Moor. But I will reveal that later. Down at the reed bed screen a bittern was booming, and hiding. Such a tantilising sound, so near and yet so far away. Of course it did fly , when I was looking the wrong way, but never mind. Next time. There really was nothing much occurring at the reedbed hide - the usual suspects. Black headed gulls were certainly having fun and little grebes doing what they do. Was this to be my first poor day at Old Moor? I retraced my steps and dropped into the bittern hide. Things were hotting up (photographically and climatically). Reed warblers (I know you will correct me if it was some other bird - still very much a novice) were showing well, if sporadically.
I came over all artistic whilst waiting for something to happen but after the warbler nothing much did.
In the garden a magpie took a bath.
It was time then to go to the Secret Hide. This is really a fantastic spot.
And no other hide provides tea , cheese scones and a wonderful viewing platform!
Another great day at Old Moor, something always happens here!
Lovely shots, glad you managed to enjoy yourself despite the relative lack of activity. Tea and scones always help :)
If you really want to enhance your chances of some great Bittern shots why not volunteer to sit in the staff hide for a morning or afternoon? They're looking for people to track the birds' movements during the breeding season - and you can take your camera with you!
I did a couple of sessions last year and was rewarded with a number of sightings and some great pictures.
Regards
Ian