American Bittern, standing in reeds fairly close to the dirt road through a wildlife refuge. Nearly as large as a blue heron but they hide very well. I've been hoping to see one for about five years, and finally found one this time. Did get one image with more of the bird, but obscuring reeds were problematic.
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