Bittern

One of the most difficult Herons to pin down, the Bittern is a master of disguise, using its cryptic plumage to hide in the reed beds where it spends almost all of its time. It's usually seen flying a short distance over the top of the reeds before frustratingly dropping out of site. However, sometimes they briefly creep out into the open and the lucky observer is rewarded with a photographic opportunity.....