Thursday, April 19, 2007

American Bittern.


Look close it's there.









These photos were taken today at Long Bridge at the head of the Chequamegon Bay.

The Sibley Guide to Birds describes the American Bittern as follows: "These secretive, cryptically colored marsh birds are unique among herons in being more easily heard than seen. They move slowly through dense marsh grass....at an agonizingly slow gait."

2 comments:

coldH2O said...

So I Googled gilly suit & damn you, you were correct, sir. But since it's a Marine expression, I won't be able to use it. So, to me, you will just be a camouflaged Bostonite lurching through a field crying "Here birdie, here." Oh, the black squirrel is safe, for now. Oh, oh - great pics, man. Your day was way better than mine.

Anonymous said...

The camouflage of this bird is incredible. Great picture!

--Pete