My daughter and I got a good view of the American Bittern at Lake Artemesia November 25 at about 3 p.m. We sat on the dock and observed the bird for about fifteen minutes.  It seemed undisturbed by bikers and families that passed within a few feet.  We could see it along the north side of the lake, just where Michel had seen it earlier, in plain view without binoculars (once we had spotted it). 
   
  A life bird for both of us!
   
  Also, the Osprey overhead (harried by crows at one point), on the lake Ruddy Ducks, Pied-billed Grebes, American Coots and Ring-necked Ducks, as well as the ubiquitous Canadas. 
   
  Good Birding!
  Susan Hunt
  Silver Spring

 
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