in the field and blend in

I returned to my study site in Rye, NH, last week and was reminded what a special habitat Atlantic white-cedar creates. As I spoke to the Nature Conservancy representative about appropriate water levels in the pond for cedar regeneration a Great Blue Heron flew above us and landed on a nearby hummock. While watching the large bird standing in front of us, a flock of memories of my years of fieldwork in the cedar swamp returned to me at once. Numerous times while working in the field I have caught glimpses of wildlife and have had the opportunity to observe wildlife's authentic behaviors and smile as I 'blended in' with the wetland. Or perhaps I was treated as a welcome guest?