Here are photos from Lake Creek Trail in northwest Austin this morning, including the American Bittern: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikael_behrens/sets/72157631928401907/ I got an email from a neighbor this evening saying he's seen this bird at least three times at this location. Maybe it'll stay for the winter. Mikael Behrens Austin Williamson County http://birdingonbroadmeade.blogspot.com Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner