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Wordless Wednesday: American bittern

Posted on May 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM by Kerri Sorrell

There’s a hidden gem in this photo. Can you spot the American bittern?

Bitterns are known for the extraordinary camouflage—especially the movement where they point their head to the sky to blend in better.

Photo by Program and Development Assistant Andrea Piekarczyk

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