He’s looking right at me… isn’t he? 😳 Meet our resident grump, the American Bittern. His beak goes perfectly vertical when he’s trying to blend into reeds (a classic “I am invisible” pose) but those eyes? Still watching, still judging. Definitely not impressed with our photography skills. 📸 #americanbittern | Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento

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American bittern singing (Botaurus lentiginosus) | BIRDS & Nature

Has anyone else heard any booming sounds coming from their local marsh? Our bird project learder Doug Morin tells us more: "This is a male American Bittern, performing it’s vocalization – sometimes called “booming.” Bitterns are a highly camouflaged and secretive species that inhabit dense shallow marshes. The strong, low-pitched “booming” call is important because it carries a long distance, allowing competing males and interested females to know where the displaying bird is, despite their habi

This American Bittern (23-6287) was found in Fort Lauderdale unable to fly or stand. Radiographs confirmed a fracture of the left coracoid bone. This area is vital to support the large muscles that allow a bird to fly. For the last month, this patient has undergone physical therapy in the form of a sling to help support the body as this patient gains use of their legs. Making slow improvements and standing for short periods of time, the addition of hydrotherapy has helped this bittern gain mobil

24K views · 453 reactions | Boom - a rare sighting of the American bittern in the UK. | BBC Norfolk | Facebook