Awesome day birding around RSPB Lakenheath Fen, and then (eventually, thanks to a road closure) dropping in to the “swan feed” at WWT Welney Washes.

Did I see anything “good” you ask? Well, I say, I saw many amazing flappy things, including lots of Marsh Harriers, two Common Cranes, and a Bittern (pictured).

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A perfectly camouflaged Eurasian Bittern blends into the golden reeds, while a curious Common Moorhen strolls by the water’s edge. Nature’s art of hiding in plain sight. 🌾🦤✨
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Eine perfekt getarnte Rohrdommel verschmilzt mit den goldenen Schilfhalmen, während ein neugieriges Teichhuhn am Wasserrand entlangspaziert. Die Kunst der Natur, im Sichtbaren unsichtbar zu sein. 🌾🦤✨
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A majestic bird striding by in front of you, no hurry, no fear

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