Bitterns in the Mist

An early start at Strumpshaw was slightly redundant, since it was far too misty for photography! Nevertheless, it was great to meet up with Mike, Brian, Kim & Norman (in no particular order!) and catch up with the craik! We saw two a Bittern making a long flight across the reed beds, but I won't show myself up by putting any 'snaps' on here!
A walk around to Tower Hide wasn't much better: just a few Snipe, lots of Shovelers and Teal and another Bittern. A few Fieldfares were in the riverside trees as we walked back...
As we were saying goodbyes until next week, Mike noticed a female Brambling on the feeders: first of the Autumn for all of us!Finally, when I arrived home there was a leucistic Collared Dove under the feeders!