03/06/2026
Is there a collective noun for a group of bitterns?! Yesterday we witnessed and experienced first hand, something extraordinary! Myself and my youngest spent the afternoon at RSPB Lakenheath Fen ,riding out one thunderstorm in the safety of a hide we decided to make a break for freedom to get back to the car. Mother nature was having none of that, 20 minutes into our walk back we suddenly had another storm on our tails, thunder rumbling, we caught sight of at least 8 bitterns taking to the skies, usually solitary birds it seemed they could sense what was coming and were heading for shelter! We on the other hand were not so lucky and got absolutely drenched to the bone! 💙⚡