BITTERNS at Amwell

A late afternoon visit produced 2 BITTERNS by the reed bed opposite the viewpoint, with one flying into roost in front of the James Hide at 1615 hours. Also 3 Water Rails along the same strip, one feeding on sprats put out for the Bitterns (cold weather allowance). Could only find 2 SMEW, a male and a female. Also a large gull roost but nothing unusual (Alan Reynolds)