We had a superb view of this American Bittern at Brazos Bend Texas State Park. The remarkable markings on this wading bird serve as excellent camouflage in the swamp.
For several minutes we watched him trying to manoeuvre what appeared to be a catfish into position to swallow. Eventually it disappeared and he resumed that alert upright state.
The Houston area is in this bittern’s winter range; they travel north to breed in the spring.
I can't believe it! 
Very nice capture. Bitterns have proven to be a white whale for me. Of all the thousands of animals we have photographed…not a single Bittern. Kudos.
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Thanks for your positive comment. There’s a lot of luck with some birds. I’ve seen bitterns at Brazos Bend before, but not amenable to good photos.
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