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Botaurus stellaris
Medium sized heron, well camouflaged for life skulking in the reeds of marshland. Hunts small fish. Secretive bird, more easily heard (deep, regular honk or "boom") than seen.
Reedbeds around lakes.
Seen from the Bittern hide at RSPB Minsmere.
Spotted on May 7, 2011
Submitted on Jun 24, 2011
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