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Stephen Moss on the Bittern

In the third of five recollections about his encounters with birds, writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss recalls the first time he saw a Bittern - a bird which whilst it produces a loud booming call can be quite elusive.

Producer: Sarah Blunt
Photograph: Czech Conroy.

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Tue 21 Mar 2023 05:58
BBC Radio 4

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