While out hiking through the brackish marshes of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in December, I came across this beautifully colored American Bittern. It allowed me to take many photographs of it while it tried to stay camouflaged against the brown colors the marsh grasses. Several times it extended it's neck straight upwards, swaying gently back and forth with the soft breeze. They are notorious for their ability to stay hidden due to this wonderfully evolved trickery, what a sight to see!
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