[TN-Bird] [Fwd: american bittern sighting]

Bitterns eat moles????? Does anyone know if GBHs do the same? This might
explain some of the activities I've seen them engaged in from time to
time, well away from water. Thanks for any information you can provide
on this subject!

Liz Singley
Kingston TN



-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [TN-Bird] american bittern sighting
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 19:53:47 EST
From: Prodriverone@xxxxxxx
Reply-To: Prodriverone@xxxxxxx
To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Wed. march 26.2003
a mature American bittern was seen in our side yard approx. 7.15 am
today. 
we have a large wooded area ( 1/2 acre) containing a running water pond.
the 
bittern however was between the pond and the house on the side lawn, and 
appeared to be stalking moles . it was no further than  35 to 40 feet
from 
the house. it remained there for 5 to 8 minutes, and once noticed it
assumed 
the head up in the air posture. it began to walk towards the pond area,
and 
flew into a grove of cedar trees. 

we have had several blue herons , as well  peliated woodpeckers, and
ducks, 
but this is the first Bittern we have seen.  very exciting!!!!!!!

manfred and linda schien
303 Conhocken Court 
Murfreesboro, Tn, 
37128


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