Here’s some photos of a bittern I took at RSPB Dungeness. Bitterns are often seen standing stock still with just the tip of their beaks under the water. See last photo. I wonder if they can sense the movement of fish? - ThreadSky

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saddletramp.bsky.social • 165 days ago

Here’s some photos of a bittern I took at RSPB Dungeness. Bitterns are often seen standing stock still with just the tip of their beaks under the water. See last photo. I wonder if they can sense the movement of fish?

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peterjohn.bsky.social•165 days ago

Wow! Super photos. Such a wonderful bird to see, let alone photograph.

saddletramp.bsky.social•165 days ago

Yes. Thanks. I feel privileged.

bruciestokes.bsky.social•165 days ago

We visited many places over the years to try and see, and still have only seen one on the banks of the Arne in Florence! Fabulous photos

saddletramp.bsky.social•164 days ago

Thanks. It took me a while too. Just got to be in the right place at the right time.

everyheron.bsky.social•152 days ago

Black crowned night heron do that too once seen people share.

I've thought in the past what they are doing is a kind of baiting... Like the Green Heron that drop leaves... Moving the water slightly to attract the fish towards them... Then seeing and sensing when they are closer

everyheron.bsky.social•152 days ago

And often stock still in front of the supermarket umbrella display after nicking a bag of fish crackers https://bsky.app/profile/bob-artist.bsky.social/post/3l5hiljrsxn2h