Saturday, April 3, 2021

American Bittern

 


I saw this bird twice a few years ago and have not seen one since.  At least I assume it was the same bird.  
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24 comments:

  1. Ruth HiebertApril 3, 2021 at 10:33 PM

    Beautiful shot. I have only seen a bird like this a couple of times. they seem to be elusive .

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  2. Ginny HartzlerApril 3, 2021 at 11:36 PM

    WOW!!!!!!!!! This is beyond cool, and I am SO impressed. Bitterns are masters of hiding, and are one of the hardest birds to spot. As a birdwatcher, I have never seen any. Fabulous catch!

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  3. CheerfulMonkApril 4, 2021 at 12:34 AM

    I had never heard of one and just looked it up: https://blog.nature.org/science/2019/03/11/meet-the-bizarre-american-bittern/

    Fascinating stuff, thanks!

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  4. Yamini MacLeanApril 4, 2021 at 1:50 AM

    Hari OM
    Bitterns the world over are known for their shyness... our UK version is actually endangered and highly protected now. I've never seen one! YAM xx

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  5. Bill April 4, 2021 at 2:44 AM

    Looks like a heron's weird little cousin. Or the Heron looks like the bittern's weird bigger cousin. Either way, a great catch!!

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  6. eileeninmdApril 4, 2021 at 5:31 AM

    Great sighting and photo of the Bittern!

    Happy Easter, enjoy your day!

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  7. Hootin AnniApril 4, 2021 at 6:52 AM

    Beautiful, silent & elusive find!!!

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  8. MadSnapper n BeauApril 4, 2021 at 6:54 AM

    I can joing all the people who have not seen one.

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  9. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraApril 4, 2021 at 7:03 AM

    Foto fantástica.
    Votos de uma Santa Páscoa.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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  10. MarthaApril 4, 2021 at 8:36 AM

    Well he sure is a pretty bird!

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  11. JeevanApril 4, 2021 at 9:00 AM

    Lovely capture and well-focused on the heron!

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  12. ushasuryaApril 4, 2021 at 11:04 AM

    Looks like a heron!! Lovely details :))))

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  13. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"April 4, 2021 at 11:30 AM

    If they are like our Bitterns you did well to see it at all, let alone get a photo.

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  14. AnnApril 4, 2021 at 12:41 PM

    Wow, fantastic photo. I've never seen one of these before.

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  15. HappyKApril 4, 2021 at 1:31 PM

    Wow that is some shot!!!

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  16. ....peter:)April 4, 2021 at 2:05 PM

    good capture of the American Bittern Rose... it sure stands out....peter:)

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  17. Laurel WoodApril 4, 2021 at 2:56 PM

    A great capture. I have never seen one,

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  18. AnonymousApril 4, 2021 at 5:41 PM

    A living statue! ;-) A cool bird.

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  19. KodakApril 4, 2021 at 7:07 PM

    This is a new bird to me. Glad to see a photo of one.

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  20. Michael RawlukApril 4, 2021 at 9:10 PM

    Good shot and a good find.

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  21. Susan ZarzyckiApril 5, 2021 at 10:12 AM

    What a find! You must be so proud that you were able to photograph the American Bitter! Well done you!💖

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  22. Laura. MApril 5, 2021 at 2:19 PM

    Nunca ví un ave como esta Rose.Cuídate.
    Un abrazo.

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  23. Lowcarb team memberApril 5, 2021 at 6:22 PM

    Lovely photograph :)

    All the best Jan

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  24. Red Rose AlleyApril 7, 2021 at 5:36 PM

    Oh, he's so unique. Have never seen this kind before.

    ~Sheri

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