The smallest heron in the U.S. by far is the Least Bittern, at just 10 to 12 inches tall. Watching for prey, bitterns lean forward while pulling their long necks back — like drawing a bowstring. Their needle-like bills dart out when they spot a fish. Masters of concealment, they hide in reeds and sway slowly, imitating the plants moving in the breeze. Least Bittern © Robert Thompson | BirdNote
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8.8K views · 131 reactions | A stealthy stalker! American Bitterns are well hidden in wetland reeds, and more often heard than seen. Their surreal sounds have some wild nicknames like “stake-driver”, “thunder-pumper”, “water-belcher”, and “mire-drum”. Mike Blair #TuesdayTweet #mdcdiscovernature | Missouri Dept. of Conservation | Facebook
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