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Splendor in the Grass

Splendor in the Grass

American bitterns are stocky brown herons that frequent marshes and reed-covered lakes and ponds. If approached, they will often point their bills upwards as a...
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American bitterns are stocky brown herons that frequent marshes and reed-covered lakes and ponds. If approached, they will often point their bills upwards as a means to blend in with their grassy surroundings.
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You captured this very elusive bird so well... Congrats

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Great eye spotting this bird

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These bitterns are so rare here in the U.K. they cause Quite a stir when was is spotted , Eurasian Bitterns are much shyer, you usually find them hidden in amongst the reeds:-)

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