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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
American Bittern on the hunt for food.

This American Bittern was close to the viewing deck at Horicon National Marsh and Refuge in Horicon, WI. He was completely focused on finding something to eat. He would stand still and then start wiggling and walk slowly to what he saw.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Horicon, Wisconsin, United States of America
Camera: COOLPIX P950
Copyright: © Deborah Kirley