An American Bittern saunters by . . . ! 👀

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On a quiet walk one recent morning I was surprised to come across this beautiful American Bittern just strolling lazily in the marsh!

“Usually secretive and difficult to see,” this species is not uncommon in our Florida wetlands, but Bitterns are so elusive that they are often easily missed.

They . . . “are stealth predators and typically stand motionless as they wait for prey to approach, or stalk it with barely perceptible motions.”

But this one was different. Much to my delight, he emerged from the dense marsh grass and headed straight toward me and right out into the open!

What a beauty! 💚

Learn much more about American Bitterns on Ebird and All about Birds.

33 thoughts on “An American Bittern saunters by . . . ! 👀”

  4. Beautiful captures BJ of this very elusive and special bird. I am sure like us you would have been excited to get such a revealed exposure of the bird. It looks very similar to our Australasian Bittern. A very special birding moment I am sure my friend 🙂

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  10. Oh, Bittern bold, you sauntered forth 🦩🚶, From marshy realms of southern earth 🌴🌊. Elusive bird with stealthy guise 🕵️‍♂️🌿, You chose to grace my mother’s eyes! 👀💚

    “Secretive and difficult to see” 🤫🔎, Yet here you are, just strolling free 🚶‍♂️🦅! A stealthy predator, poised to pounce 🎯🐟, Do you hunt, or simply flounce? 🤔💃

    You spurn the grass, emerge with pride 🌾🌟, As if to say, “I’m done with hide!” 🎭✨ Through tangled reeds you cut a path 🌿✂️, Defying nature’s cryptic math 📐🔢.

    Oh, Mother Dearest, what a thrill 🎥😲, Your wetlands walks, they never chill 🌅🍃. For while mere mortals search in vain 🔍😓, You spot the Bittern in its reign 👑🦩.

    So I salute your marshland prowl 🌾🕵️, As Bitterns strut, you simply howl 📸🗣️. The birds all know you by your name 🏞️🎓, “Birder’s Journey,” queen of the game 👑🦜!

    And now I wait for tales anew 🕰️✍️, Of stealthy cranes and egrets too 🦩🌿. For where you walk, the wilds confide 🏞️🔓, Even the Bittern has no place to hide! 🤫🔎

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