VOLUME UP ‼️ This American Bittern patient was feeling pretty bitter after admission to our rescue center! Patient #422 in 2025. These marsh-dwelling birds are a type of heron. They feed primarily on small fish and other aquatic invertebrates. They are a rare species for us and a difficult bird to spot in the wild. They are heard more often than seen. This bittern was likely on their way up to breeding grounds in the northern US when they were grounded in someone’s backyard in Charlotte, NC. We

The American Bittern is one of the marsh’s most elusive hunters, moving with slow precision through dense reeds. Designed to vanish in a heartbeat, it rarely offers a clear view. I had to line up a perfect gap in the vegetation to capture these moments as it slipped through the wetlands in search of its next meal. #americanbittern #bittern #birds #nature #wildlife #sonyalpha #wildlifevideos | Amber Favorite Photography

As promised, here's the full video of the American bittern release at Tifft Nature Preserve! | The SPCA Serving Erie County, NY

American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) | BIRDS & Nature