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Botaurus lentiginosus
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/ameri...
Spotted on Oct 20, 2014
Submitted on Oct 21, 2014
2 Comments
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!
Nice! normally they conceal themselves in the reeds more. never have i seen one that out in the open.