American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus)
Photographed the American Bittern off a road in the Township of Maisonville in Sesekinika in Northeastern Ontario Canada
Highly dependent on wetlands throughout its annual cycle, the American Bittern population showed a sharp decrease in Canada in the 1970s that has been linked to habitat loss and degradation (Lowther et al. 2009). Results from the Breeding Bird Survey suggest that the decrease ended by the mid-1980s and, during the most recent years, has shown an increase. However, regional results vary for this widely distributed species. The American Bittern’s elusive behaviour means that the magnitude of long-term change remains somewhat uncertain, but overall the national population has shown little change since 1970. This species has been identified as a priority for conservation and/or stewardship in one or more Bird Conservation Region Strategies in Canada.
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American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus)
Photographed the American Bittern off a road in the Township of Maisonville in Sesekinika in Northeastern Ontario Canada
Highly dependent on wetlands throughout its annual cycle, the American Bittern population showed a sharp decrease in Canada in the 1970s that has been linked to habitat loss and degradation (Lowther et al. 2009). Results from the Breeding Bird Survey suggest that the decrease ended by the mid-1980s and, during the most recent years, has shown an increase. However, regional results vary for this widely distributed species. The American Bittern’s elusive behaviour means that the magnitude of long-term change remains somewhat uncertain, but overall the national population has shown little change since 1970. This species has been identified as a priority for conservation and/or stewardship in one or more Bird Conservation Region Strategies in Canada.
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This photograph and all those within my photostream are protected by copyright. They may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted or manipulated without my written permission.