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An American Bittern with a brown anole for lunch. The decisive moment for this unfortunate little guy but everyone has to eat.
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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!
Ferrari Ranch ponds, Lincoln Hills / Placer County, California
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At long last I have managed to see my first Australasian Bittern, a usually secretive bird that is seldom seen. So I was even more surprised to see this one completely out in the open.
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Looks like an avian descendant of T-Rex. American Bittern at Brazos Bend State Park southwest of Houston, Texas.
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I spotted this Bittern in no man's land. It was crossing a road that straddled reeds on either side.
Beaver County, Alberta.
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.
Most of the time they hide down deep in the reeds. This one hung out at the top for a bit. Viera Wetlands.