[wisb] Re: Crazy Yard Bird

  • From: Chris Petherick <cpetherick@xxxxxx>
  • To: cpetherick@xxxxxx, 'WISBIRD Listserv' <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:18:49 -0500

I have two pictures of it hidden behind some leaves...I continue to laugh at
this one...hahaha, an Am. Bittern in my yard.  If anyone wants to see the
pictures I can send them.

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Subject: [wisb] Crazy Yard Bird

I looked out my window and saw a large bird land in a tree about 15 feet
from my office window - a densely wooded area that's good for warblers.  I
assumed it was a red-tailed hawk, but something seemed off.  So my next
thought was a young turkey as it stretched out its neck.  Finally, with
binoculars in hand to get a good look it turned out to be an American
Bittern!  This is in a wooded area, no marsh within miles, but Lake Michigan
is nearby.  Hahaha, much easier to spot this guy when he's 20 feet up in a
tree just outside a window rather than hiding in reeds.
 

Seriously weird and a yard bird I never expected to get.  I'm still laughing
about this one.

 

Chris Petherick

Fox Point, Milwaukee County

 

 



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