Stick insect and Orchids in my garden

Eurasian Bittern / Butor étoilé

While scanning wet marshes for breedig bird suddendly this Bittern rised between the salicornia bushes and started walking towards us too close at probably 4-5 meters and had enough time over 20 mn  to make some great observation. Thanks to Feten who spotted it first.

Water rail

Wryneck Portait