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Ep 37. Booming Bitterns on the Somerset Levels
Season 4, Ep. 1
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We're back for series 4 and we're on the hunt for the booming bitterns! Matt and Sarah visit RSPB Greylake Nature Reserve and RSPB Ham Wall on the Somerset Levels. There's also hope for a Merlin and a Glossy Ibis!
Keep your Birding Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM @rocknrollbirder
We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already!
Thank you to this week’s sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food.
Hosted by Matt Spracklen
Produced by Sarah Spracklen
Music by David Joseph
For Wren Productions Ltd.
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