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1. Little Bitterns ( ), in the heron family, are active mainly at twilight and fun to watch when they hunt. They ‘ambush-hunt’ or stalk their prey by waiting silently for hours in shallow water until the prey comes within striking range. They catch fish, amphibians and insects.

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