Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)

A Least Bittern in Frederick Co., Maryland (5/20/2007). I can hardly begin to say how excited Frode and I were to study and photograph this wonderful and famously reclusive bird. Photo by Bill Hubick.

Above and below: A Least Bittern in Frederick Co., Maryland (5/20/2007). I can hardly begin to say how excited Frode and I were to study and photograph this wonderful and famously reclusive bird.

A Least Bittern in Frederick Co., Maryland (5/20/2007). I can hardly begin to say how excited Frode and I were to study and photograph this wonderful and famously reclusive bird. Photo by Bill Hubick.

A Least Bittern in Frederick Co., Maryland (5/20/2007). I can hardly begin to say how excited Frode and I were to study and photograph this wonderful and famously reclusive bird. Photo by Bill Hubick.

A Least Bittern in Frederick Co., Maryland (5/20/2007). I can hardly begin to say how excited Frode and I were to study and photograph this wonderful and famously reclusive bird. Photo by Bill Hubick.

A Least Bittern in Frederick Co., Maryland (5/20/2007). I can hardly begin to say how excited Frode and I were to study and photograph this wonderful and famously reclusive bird. Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: Least Bitterns hunting in a Harford Co., Maryland marsh (7/11/2008).

Least Bitterns hunting in a Harford Co., Maryland marsh (7/11/2008). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Least Bitterns hunting in a Harford Co., Maryland marsh (7/11/2008). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Least Bitterns hunting in a Harford Co., Maryland marsh (7/11/2008). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Least Bitterns hunting in a Harford Co., Maryland marsh (7/11/2008). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Least Bitterns hunting in a Harford Co., Maryland marsh (7/11/2008). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: Close-up views of Least Bitterns were a real highlight of kayaking Ellis Bay WMA in Wicomico Co., Maryland this weekend (7/27/2008).

Close-up views of Least Bitterns were a real highlight of kayaking Ellis Bay WMA in Wicomico Co., Maryland this weekend (7/27/2008). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Close-up views of Least Bitterns were a real highlight of kayaking Ellis Bay WMA in Wicomico Co., Maryland this weekend (7/27/2008). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Close-up views of Least Bitterns were a real highlight of kayaking Ellis Bay WMA in Wicomico Co., Maryland this weekend (7/27/2008). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Close-up views of Least Bitterns were a real highlight of kayaking Ellis Bay WMA in Wicomico Co., Maryland this weekend (7/27/2008). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Close-up views of Least Bitterns were a real highlight of kayaking Ellis Bay WMA in Wicomico Co., Maryland this weekend (7/27/2008). Photo by Bill Hubick.


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