I thought someone might like to know that the dog put up a Bittern from a rushy
patch at Llawrcwrt this afternoon (20th Sept). It was no more than 15 yards away but quickly
disappeared behind low trees. I got a good look at the disproportionally heavy
bill and large feet. It was however rather paler than I imagined. I would have
expected a slightly richer brown. Could this indicate a
juvenile?
I might go and have a lurk near the pond,
close to where I saw it, this evening, and see if it is still
about.
David Woolley
(Apologies for the late posting but I was away for a few days. JAD)