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Date	Species	Site	Count	Observer
22/12/20	Bittern	White Swan Lake, Dinton Pastures CP	1	F J Cottington
15:33	In North reed bed, flew to middle left and not seen more than 5 more minutes. Was not seen well enough, be could be a different bird from the one seen 11th.
19/12/20	Bittern	Woodlands Recreation Ground, Earley	1	K Sparks
15:35	I was out for a walk at this suburban site when a heron-like bird came flying from the direction of the Thames Valley. I had no bins with me but as it flew past me quite close but at no great height I noted the brown body, thick neck that was kinked but then level with the rest of the body, the bowed wings that were not long but rounded at the ends, and the protruding legs. Overall size was smaller and more compact than Grey Heron. It flew on in a south easterly direction. Bitterns are known to winter at Dinton Pastures, which is in that general direction. SU747731.
12/01/20	Bittern	Lavell's Lake, Dinton Pastures CP	1	F J Cottington
16:52	Viewing from Bittern hide, the bird was quite far right. Assuming the 2 WSL birds are still present, now at least 3 on DP.
06/01/20	Bittern	White Swan Lake, Dinton Pastures CP	1	E Napper
16:25	Seen climbing reeds before flying towards trees.
05/01/20	Bittern	White Swan Lake, Dinton Pastures CP	1	P Bright-Thomas
16:20	Appeared at front of reedbed, then climbed high to roost.
02/01/20	Bittern	White Swan Lake, Dinton Pastures CP	1	R Collins
15:25	Very active top reeds for 20mins then appeared to fly further in to reedbed. No further signs.