Threatened in NY state and Canada, Least Bittern is a smallest heron, secretive bird thriving in large, expansive cattail marshes. Restoration of degraded habitats (water level and invasive species) may...
Threatened in NY state and Canada, Least Bittern is a smallest heron, secretive bird thriving in large, expansive cattail marshes. Restoration of degraded habitats (water level and invasive species) may support an increase in local populations. To prevent further local population declines, it is necessary to maintain prime habitat through invasive species management and water level manipulation.