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Freda Savahl

Freda Savahl

Retired Nurse Practitioner. US Citizen. Immigrated from South Africa in 1978. A Medium writer for five years. I love animals, kids, and wildlife.

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Camouflage!

2 min readJun 23, 2025

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How animals disguise themselves.

The Eurasian Bittern bird:

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The Eurasian Bittern, a fascinating wading bird closely related to the heron, displays incredible survival adaptations. Nestled among the towering river reeds, it finds a perfect sanctuary.

When it senses danger, this remarkable bird stretches its neck and freezes in place, like a statue among the vegetation!

If the wind picks up, it sways gently with the reeds, blending seamlessly into its environment. With its striking plumage of vertical dark brown stripes against a soft beige background, the bittern becomes nearly invisible, allowing it to evade predators with grace and style.

Nature has truly equipped the Eurasian Bittern with the art of camouflage!

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Standing amongst the swaying reeds, the master of disguise blends perfectly into its lush, verdant surroundings.

The elusive bird embodies the art of camouflage in the heart of the wetland ecosystem.

Diet:

The bird thrives on a diverse diet, feeding on fish, small mammals, fledgling birds, and even…

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Retired Nurse Practitioner. US Citizen. Immigrated from South Africa in 1978. A Medium writer for five years. I love animals, kids, and wildlife.