Artis zoo in the winter is a funny place. Especially as the cold weather sets in and unexpected visitors stop by. Word from the bird people this week is that a rare Great Bittern appeared and is hanging around for the first time in the history of Artis. The bird's natural habitat are wetlands and its considered a rare bird in the Netherlands.

Besides the Bittern, Artis has lots of interesting birds who hang around even in winter. Here's a little video from feeding time: