Bitterns are hard to see at Reifel at the best of times, I think because of the high tide & strong winds yesterday it forced a few close to the outer trail. I was walking along when 1 flushed, walked a bit more & a 2nd one flushed, a bit further & a 3rd one flushed! I was so startled each time that I barely got a shot off, so its not the best quality, but I've never seen one in flight before!
Debra



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Nice photo. I really like American Bittern's, I think they are so neat looking.

Lovely shot of that very interesting bird.

that same flushing thing has happened to me before as well, makes you wonder just how many there are there