Bird American Bittern DSC00932_16
by Greg Kluempers
Title
Bird American Bittern DSC00932_16
Artist
Greg Kluempers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
We found this bird in the Corkscrew Swamp near Ft Myers, Florida. He did not move while a number of people took his picture. He blended in and looked like a cypress tree knee.
You'll need sharp eyes to catch sight of an American Bittern. This streaky, brown and buff heron can materialize among the reeds, and disappear as quickly, especially when striking a concealment pose with neck stretched and bill pointed skyward. These stealthy carnivores stand motionless amid tall marsh vegetation, or patiently stalk fish, frogs, and insects. They are at their most noticeable in spring, when the marshes resound with their odd booming calls that sounds like the gulps of a thirsty giant.
Uploaded
January 27th, 2016
Statistics
Viewed 523 Times - Last Visitor from New York, NY on 03/26/2024 at 1:08 PM
Embed
Share
Sales Sheet
Comments
There are no comments for Bird American Bittern DSC00932_16. Click here to post the first comment.