The call of the American bittern is so unusual that it has inspired many fun vernacular names. Among these are bog-bull, thunder-pumper, stake-driver and water-belcher.

On bittern wings Thu., April 24, 2025 An American bittern shows off its long wingspan in this photo by Buck Domitrovich. (Courtesy of Buck Domitrovich) ...

The American Bittern’s “pumper-lunk” call has got to be one of the strangest sounds I have ever heard. When I first heard it, I thought the sound was coming from some kind of oddball frog ...

Most bird watchers would agree that the American Bittern is not easy to spot. This wading bird inhabits reedy marshes and its warm brown body, dark strips, and long bill blend in very well. When ...

The arrival of a rare American Bittern to Britain has sparked a ‘mega-twitch’ with thousands of birdwatchers descending on the Suffolk broads to catch a glimpse of the elusive visitor.

In one picture, the American bittern can be seen flying close to a Eurasian bittern, a close relative that is far more common in the region. Both birds are known for their distinctive and loud ...

The American bittern stealithily walks through Share Marsh at Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Carlton Marshes nature reserve, near Lowestoft. Picture: GAVIN DURRANT (Image: Gavin Durrant 2018). Twitchers ...