Sentence Examples with the word bittern


The Condor, followed by the Beacon, Bittern and Decoy, engaged Fort Marabout soon after 8 A.M.


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The bittern in the days of falconry was strictly preserved, and afforded excellent sport.

The common bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is nearly as large as the heron, and is widely distributed over the eastern hemisphere.


The American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) is somewhat smaller than the European species, and is found throughout the central and southern portions of North America.