American Bittern - Botaurus lentiginosus

The American Bittern is a North American bird that breeds in the north and central N.A. They winter in southern U.S. and Mexico. They can be hard to find, especially since they like to reside in marshes. When startled, they point their head straight up, blending with the grasses and reeds. Females and males are similar looking. They eat amphibians, fish, insects and reptiles.

Adult

After catching a fish 04/12/2013 - Brazos Bend State Park, TX After catching a fish 04/12/2013 - Brazos Bend State Park, TX	With a fish 04/12/2013 - Brazos Bend State Park, TX With a fish 04/12/2013 - Brazos Bend State Park, TX	04/12/2013 - Brazos Bend State Park, TX 04/12/2013 - Brazos Bend State Park, TX
04/12/2013 - Brazos Bend State Park, TX 04/12/2013 - Brazos Bend State Park, TX	10/11/2007 - Llano Seco Unit, SWLR, CA 10/11/2007 - Llano Seco Unit, SWLR, CA	12/16/2010 - Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Tavernier, Florida 12/16/2010 - Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Tavernier, Florida
01/23/2011 - Pacific Commons Linear Park, Fremont, CA 01/23/2011 - Pacific Commons Linear Park, Fremont, CA	01/23/2011 - Pacific Commons Linear Park, Fremont, CA 01/23/2011 - Pacific Commons Linear Park, Fremont, CA

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