Bittern update and a thriller mystery.

You may recall my excitement at spotting a Bittern at the Tixall Wide on the Staff and Worcs canal last September, the excitement due to their rarity. In fact Bitterns are close to extinction in England.            A programme called "Countryfile" is on the BBC every Sunday night and this week it was filmed on the reed beds of Tixall Wide, apparently now home to 3 Bitterns, none of which they were able to spot, photograph or film. 

A promising return from extinction ?

 I managed to get a photo, but had to "borrow" it from the Countryfile photography competition, merely for educational purposes, you understand.

An overcast nondescript day with excitement provided by ( not the dustman ) but Lynne's ex who is currently in St. Georges hospital  recovering from a serious stabbing which pierced his lung. Attempted murder or attempted suicide ? Drink was apparently involved and the Police are seeking to solve the mystery.