He’s looking right at me… isn’t he? 😳 Meet our resident grump, the American Bittern. His beak goes perfectly vertical when he’s trying to blend into reeds (a classic “I am invisible” pose) but those eyes? Still watching, still judging. Definitely not impressed with our photography skills. 📸 #americanbittern | Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento

Has anyone else heard any booming sounds coming from their local marsh? Our bird project learder Doug Morin tells us more: "This is a male American Bittern, performing it’s vocalization – sometimes called “booming.” Bitterns are a highly camouflaged and secretive species that inhabit dense shallow marshes. The strong, low-pitched “booming” call is important because it carries a long distance, allowing competing males and interested females to know where the displaying bird is, despite their habi