31 March 2011

Kings of Anahuac...TEXAS (31 March)


A scout around Anahuac NWR was notable for a superb close up of an American Bittern fishing at close range.


"He" was unconcerned by our presence and shot its neck out to catch small fish right in front of Nick, Scott and I as we excitedly snapped away...


That was not the only showy bird on offer though, as several King Rails chose to ignore normal rail protocol and strut around in the open, much to our delight, before we returned to High Island and a significant influx of warblers...

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