Hope in the Rising Tide
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E6: Booming Bitterns and the reedbed habitat that supports them
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E6: Booming Bitterns and the reedbed habitat that supports them

with Joseph Klein from RSPB Leighton Moss
Bittern in flight over the reedbeds by Joseph Klein

In this episode we chat to Joseph Klein from Leighton Moss nature reserve in Lancashire. Leighton Moss is run by the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) and is home to the largest reedbed in north-west England.

Reedbeds are an essential habitat for Bitterns which are an Amber-listed species in terms of conservation concern. We discuss the recovery of Bittern numbers at Leighton Moss alongside other key residents including Bearded Tits and Marsh Harriers.

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Links

Leighton Moss nature reserve

All about bitterns (including a real recording of their famous booming!)

All about reedbeds

Volunteer with the RSPB

First wild beaver release under the new rules

Moon over Leighton Moss reedbeds by Joseph Klein

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