We have certain birds which we always look for and rarely find. We may hear their song or call, we may have heard reports of their presence, or we may simply be hoping they are around because we know that we are in the correct habitat. One of these birds for us is the elusive American
bittern. While birding Merritt Island in Florida with the Halifax River Audubon club, we happened upon a bittern which was more than occupied with his hunting for supper and could have cared less about our presence. He posed, stalked, seized his prey, and then began the entire process once again as we watched and photographed this beautiful specimen. As hard as we try to find our favorite birds, it often happens that they choose the time and place when you will be treated to such a sight. After 5 minutes or so, the bittern quietly moved back into the reeds. When and where will we see another example as fine as this bird?
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