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American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
45.801, -122.763
Field Notes
Description:
The photos for this spotting are not for the squeamish! Be forewarned!
The "Thunder Pumper" is a bird with a long straight bill, rusty brown crown, brown streaks on chest, brown back, greenish legs, and black streak on side of neck.
Habitat:
Freshwater wetlands.
Notes:
This Bittern spent at least 5 minutes dunking the frog into the water repeatedly before attempting the swallow. I have included here just a few of the shots in the 12-shot series, which can all be viewed on Flickr at this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsdavenport/4508138589/in/photostream
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Photographed
PublishedSeptember 25, 2011
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