The American Bittern Stalking its prey.

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This American Bittern was photographed at the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary which is a protected area in Delta, British Columbia, Canada and is part of the Fraser River estuary. The American Bittern is a medium sized stocky heron. It has a thick neck and bill. It is colored in brown, tan and white stripes.

It inhabits reed beds and is rarely seen because of its solitary behavior and remarkable camouflage. However, it makes its presence known with its booming song, which can be heard long distances away, usually at dawn or dusk in the spring. The Bittern is most often seen and not heard and more active at dusk.

EXIF Data

Aperture – ƒ/7.1
Camera – NIKON D90
Date Created – 2013:04:16 13:21
Focal length – 500mm
ISO – 400
Exposure Time – 1/1600