Wildlife News for January 2014
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:35 pm
Happy New Year everyone!
Bitterns are back in Marbury
Cheshire Wildlife Trust said reports confirm that at least two Bitterns (Botaurus stellaris) have been seen at the reedbed by Budworth Mere, in Marbury Country Park.
Only a small number of Bitterns, described as highly camouflaged herons, nest in the UK but winter sees birds from the continent join resident Bitterns to avoid harsher conditions in mainland Europe. Their habitat is almost exclusively the type of reedbed found at Budworth Mere.
The Bitterns can appear at any time and are best seen from the public bird hide, although around dusk they often climb high into the reeds or low tree branches giving the best chance to get a great view.
Bitterns are back in Marbury
Cheshire Wildlife Trust said reports confirm that at least two Bitterns (Botaurus stellaris) have been seen at the reedbed by Budworth Mere, in Marbury Country Park.
Only a small number of Bitterns, described as highly camouflaged herons, nest in the UK but winter sees birds from the continent join resident Bitterns to avoid harsher conditions in mainland Europe. Their habitat is almost exclusively the type of reedbed found at Budworth Mere.
The Bitterns can appear at any time and are best seen from the public bird hide, although around dusk they often climb high into the reeds or low tree branches giving the best chance to get a great view.