Fantastic news. Well done to all those involved in the conservation of the area. What a breeding bird to have on your doorstep, hope it finds a female and that this year isn't a one off.

There was a photo of a Bittern on Channel M news and a brief statement that it was a male bird taken up residence and "they" hoped a female would drop in ?

Not sure who "they" are though.

There was an article published on bbc news online today as well - http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/bird/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/6273084.stm

There is an article about the Bittern that`s been seen and heard lately at Wigan Flashes on John Dempsey`s excellent web-site. Go to - birdblog.merseyblogs.co.uk

I guess the secret is well and truly out now !

-- Edited by Ian Woosey at 20:05, 2007-07-05