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After several failed attempts this winter today the Bittern finally showed for us, not as well or as close as he had been earlier in the day but at least this time we saw him. I haven't got the shots I want yet but certainly my best to date!!
Taken at WWT Slimbridge
Must be viewed large on black!
I post these two merged photos (the quality is not so good) just for curiosity, to see "how long can become" the neck of the Great Bittern.
:-)
Another shot of one of the bitterns as it flew towards me and then promptly flew off in the opposite direction
American Bittern having its way with a very long Ribbon snake. Missed some action of the tug of war when the snake wrapped itself around a branch, waiting for camera to catch up. The Bittern had a pretty big supper
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From the tower hide at Catcott Heath. Backlit, wrong wind direction, small lens on the camera, too far away. Grumble grumble.
We get lucky occasionally! The wardens were doing a Bittern count so seeing this female helped. Apparently the beak on the male is blue at the base during breeding season, thanks for the managers help distinguishing.
Another shot from yesterday's Incredible session with the Bittern's, I am still on a high now and after looking through my Images today I am sure you will be sick of the sight of them by the time I have finished adding them to my stream. All in all this was one of the best, most satisfying days I have ever had as the Bittern is such an elusive and difficult bird to capture and these shots really do leave me feeling very pleased indeed. On another note I received the Picture of the week award on birdguides for my Water Rail Image which I posted last week. I know these awards are subjective but it is always nice to get a bit of recognition wherever it comes from!
TAKE OFF!!
Quick edit from the laptop. Hope you like it :)
Canon 1D MK IV
Canon 500MM + 1.4 TC
ISO 800
F5.6
1/1250
Manual Exposure
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Looks like an avian descendant of T-Rex. American Bittern at Brazos Bend State Park southwest of Houston, Texas.
Ferrari Ranch ponds, Lincoln Hills / Placer County, California
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Taken at Kenfig Nature reserve.
Nikon D300, Lens: Nikkor 300mm f/2.8.
Many thanks everyone who comments or fav. my shots, Regards Wayne.
it was cloudy & foggy... and first time I saw Bittern.. loved it. thanks to fellow birder else it would have gone unnoticed.
Taken a couple of days ago at rspb Minsmere, picture previously uploaded but image a little dark, just needed a couple of touch ups. If any of you get a chance to go to Minsmere it is worth a visit, Bittern's nesting by the Island Mere hide.