American Bittern

So happy to have gotten this shot. These birds are also very elusive, despite their large size. This one was by a ditch, and after we slammed on the brakes of the car to see it, it turned around and moved into the high grass, but not before I got off one shot of its front from the back seat.

[Milanie]

I'd love to have watched the taking of this shot! Know exactly how you were feeling and what you were doing - super shot - you've had some awesome bird finds and shots this month. Fav

[Lois]

Beautiful shot and fantastic focus! Love your bird photos! Fav

[Andy]

A great bird!!

[Kim Capson]

Wow! Amazing shot, especially knowing the circumstances :)

[Karen Mitchell]

cool stripes and pose.

[Valerie Chesney]

Wonderful shot, you have captured so many lovely birds

[Myrna O'Hara]

lucky you, I've never seen one of these to get a shot.

[John]

A great capture of this beautiful bird!

[ShirleyB]

Great find and capture. It is rather a funny looking bird.

[Anne Pancella]

@milaniet The woman I was with told me that her husband knows that if she is ever in a car accident, he should ask "What bird was it?"

[Jacquie]

What a beautiful photo! Bitterns are "red-listed" in the UK as one of the species most under threat.

[Rick]

Wow, great capture.

[Anne ❀]

ditto the comments above. you're quick on the draw! fav