This RARE Bird Has Eluded Me All Year! Plus a BIG Moment | Wicken Fen

Join myself and National Trust ranger, presenter and author, Ajay Tegala on an exciting adventure to Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, a renowned birding hotspot, as we go in search of the elusive bittern. The bittern is a rare and secretive bird, known for its distinctive booming call, which is a sound unlike any other in the birding world. Wicken Fen, with its vast wetlands and reed beds, is the perfect habitat for this marsh bird, and we're hoping to catch a glimpse of it in its natural environment. As we make our way through the reserve, we'll also be on the lookout for other species, such as the cuckoo, common tern, and reed bunting, which are all known to inhabit this fantastic nature reserve. With its rich biodiversity and unique landscape, Wicken Fen is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in bird watching and British birding. So, let's see if we can track down the booming bittern and experience the thrill of birding in one of the UK's most famous nature reserves. Get Ajay's "Wetland Diaries" book: https://amzn.eu/d/0gPqx1cs MORE FROM MY BIRDING LIFE: 🎙️ Tune into the weekly MyBirdingLife Podcast: SPOTIFY: http://www.mybirdinglife.com/spotify APPPLE: http://www.mybirdinglife.com/apple 🌍 Visit the OFFICIAL MyBirdingLife Website: http://www.mybirdinglife.com ❤️ Follow us on Instagram: http://www.insteagram.com/mybirdinglife OFFICIAL Hashtag: #mybirdinglife Share YOUR Birding Life: Seen any special birds recently? Drop a comment below. #birding #birdwatching #bitten #wickenfen #ukbirding