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American bittern
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I found this elusive bird today in a local pond. A new species for me.
The American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) is a wading bird of the heron family (Ardeidae).
Although common in much of its range, the American bittern is usually well-hidden in bogs, marshes and wet meadows. Usually solitary, it walks stealthily among cattails or bulrushes. If it senses that it has been seen, the American bittern becomes motionless, with its bill pointed upward, causing it to blend into the reeds. It is most active at dusk. More often heard than seen, this bittern has a call that resembles a congested pump.
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Hello Mario,
Beautiful.......just next to my house there is a pond where Yellow Bittern, Pond Heron and Egret use to come. Nice to see this well detailed picture.
TFS and regards,
Srikumar
Bonjour Mario,
Agréable valorisation du sujet.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard
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