Nothing here…just a clump of grass.
An American Bittern doing their best to remain unknown as the morning sun rises just a little higher.
To read more:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Bittern/id
http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-bittern
nature has no boss 
Ah!
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🙂
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It looks silly doing this without grass stems. 😁
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Hi Sherry, this bird is trying their best to replicate the look of the grass behind them and not be seen.
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True 🙂
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Yes.
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They are fascinating birds! Great pics Mike.
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Thanks Jude and a bird that is heard more often than it is seen. We did get lucky that morning.
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It seems we could all learn a thing or two about good posture from the bittern. 🙂
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I am working on my posture as I write this stand up straight and tall.
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Interesting posturing. Beautiful plumage – love the stripes!
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Hi Eliza, yes that posture is saying I am just a clump of grass so move along. It is interesting behavior and I can see how it would work well especially in that landscape.
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My white whale 😳😳😳
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HI Ted, this was our first time and we are keeping our fingers crossed for the next to happen. Hope you see one of these guys some day and have a great weekend.
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