The American Bittern is one of the marsh’s most elusive hunters, moving with slow precision through dense reeds. Designed to vanish in a heartbeat, it rarely offers a clear view. I had to line up a perfect gap in the vegetation to capture these moments as it slipped through the wetlands in search of its next meal. #americanbittern #bittern #birds #nature #wildlife #sonyalpha #wildlifevideos | Amber Favorite Photography

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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