American Bittern is well-camouflaged and secretive by nature, usually in hiding among tall reeds, and is not often seen in the open. Makes unique and bizarre “OONK-A-LUNK” call.
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American Bittern
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
January 12, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
January 12, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
January 12, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
January 12, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 25, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 25, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
November, 2005 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, FL
March 25, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, FL
March 25, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, FL
March 25, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, FL
March 25, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, FL
March 25, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
January 12, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
January 12, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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American Bittern
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
January 12, 2013 ©John Schwarz
Hi, John: wonderful pictures of Bitterns. I am writing a children’s book (working title, “Herons and Haiku”) and will be featuring 12 herons including the Bittern. Each haiku will be paired with a high resolution photo related to the haiku’s content. I am having difficulty getting good Bittern shots. I wonder how much you would charge for the use of the bittern shot showing the bird well hidden in marsh grass with only its head, bill and neck showing—beak pointing right (taken Oct 25, 2007). —Jeri
Jeri, please see your personal e-mail.
Hi, John: writing again about the two Bittern pictures taken in Madison, CT. Both show the Bittern hiding in Marsh grass with only neck and head showing. You indicated that a response would appear in my personal email but I haven’t found an email as yet.—Jeri Spann
Jeri, I apologize but I am just seeing this message for the first time as I do not log on to check the comments on the web site on a regular basis. The best way to reach me is by e-mail to john@birdspix.com. I get those immediately.