The marsh hunter

[alloutdoors]

Found this American bittern hunting tadpoles at Montezuma NWR. The ability of these birds to disappear into the cattails is simply amazing! I would lose track of this one for several minutes at a time when it stepped back even slightly into the thicker vegetation, even though I knew to within a foot or two exactly where it was standing.

 

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[Curmudgeon]

Wow. Great shots. When they do their head-up hiding posture, you can walk right up to them.

[grampy]

Great pic's!! Natures camo at it's best!

[wooly]

Very cool- I like #2 the best but they're all pretty sweet!

There aren't too many critters in the swamp that will let you get too close to them. I'd say you're geared up just about right for these kind of wetland shots!

Great set!