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American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

Photo by James McNair
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Field Notes

Description:

A stocky and well-camouflaged heron of dense reed beds, the American Bittern is difficult to see. Its far-carrying booming call is distinctive, but the bittern itself likes to keep under cover.

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/american_bittern/lifehistory

Reference Links:

American Bittern, Life History, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (2)
James McNair
I agree jamie, it let me get a few shots then I think it realized it was exposed and it flew off. My good fortune!
jamiewgoodspeed
Nice! normally they conceal themselves in the reeds more. never have i seen one that out in the open.

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