Have you heard Britain’s loudest bird? Bitterns are beginning to boom at many of our nature reserves. 😃 At Lancashire’s RSPB Leighton Moss, which boasts the largest reedbed in North West England, these elusive heron-like birds can be already be heard booming across the reserve and Morecambe Bay. Did you know the female Bittern can hear the male’s mating call from up to 3 km away? Let us know if you’ve heard any booming Bitterns at RSPB Leighton Moss or your local reserve! Visit https://bit.ly/L

🚨 GOOD NEWS: Bittern numbers are booming! Once threatened with extinction in the UK, Bitterns are making an incredible recovery with newly released figures showing numbers are up 24% than 5 years ago. Watch the video to find out more. Sound on 🔊 | RSPB

Has anyone else heard any booming sounds coming from their local marsh? Our bird project learder Doug Morin tells us more: "This is a male American Bittern, performing it’s vocalization – sometimes called “booming.” Bitterns are a highly camouflaged and secretive species that inhabit dense shallow marshes. The strong, low-pitched “booming” call is important because it carries a long distance, allowing competing males and interested females to know where the displaying bird is, despite their habi

Sunbittern Bird: - Scientific Name: Eurypyga helias - Habitat: Thrives in the lush environments of tropical forests and riversides throughout Central and South America. - Description: Medium-sized avian species with distinctive plumage characterized by intricate patterns and vibrant colors, including sunburst-like markings on its wings. - Behavior: Typically solitary and elusive, frequently observed hunting along riverbanks for small prey such as insects and crustaceans. - Range: Indigenous to r