You know those pictures you see of one American Bittern "hiding" by imitating a reed in the middle of an open field? Well, one decided to do that in our back yard Thursday morning. I suspect that it saw the newly mown grass, and decided that the exposed insects would make a delicious breakfast. It was hilarious....we got a great view of it moving slowly and occasionally striking. Other species of note from our yard yesterday evening: displaying Am. Woodcock(heard), Barred Owl(heard), Cedar Waxwing, nesting Tree Swallows, Hermit Thrush, Veery, nesting Bluebirds, R.E. Vireo, B.T. Green Warbler, Ovenbird, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Yellow Warbler, C. Yellowthroat, B. Oriole. Mark Krenitsky **************************************************************** To post messages, send e-mail to: [log in to unmask] Set your e-mail application to PLAIN TEXT ONLY to post messages. To contact the list owner: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Web based archives and subscription management are available at: http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/Archives/uv-birders.html ****************************************************************