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23-MAY-2009	Hank v/d Velde

20090523 096 American Bittern - SERIES.jpg

Petrie Island

I had seen American Bitterns on a few occasions before, but never photographed one until this day when we found and photographed three different ones.

Above Image: Seems to be a juvenile in green grass on a small island just off shore. It was relatively easy to spot even though it took on its distinctive "you can't see me" pose.

An adult on the same grassy island as the juvenile in the top photo.

Adult Bittern in thick reeds where it is difficult to spot. (Taken at 700 mm)

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR
1/320s f/7.1 at 500.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Dan Greenberg		19-Jan-2011 15:11
Very interesting capture not only of the bird but its behavior.

Julie Tremblay		24-Jun-2009 10:10
What a great encounter! The pictures are amazing!!!

Marco Valk		24-Jun-2009 08:07
Terrific series. big vote

Dave Hawkins		24-Jun-2009 03:40
Superb Hank! I love the first shot, he is just sure you cant see him!

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		24-Jun-2009 01:28
Excellent capture. Not easy to find and to photograph.

Len		24-Jun-2009 01:07
Excellent captures Hank!!!

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		23-Jun-2009 01:15
Excellent series Hank, well captured...

Janet Forjan-Freedman		22-Jun-2009 22:03
Great catches of this secretive bird. They show very well this species camouflage abilities and habitat!

Yaki Zander.		22-Jun-2009 16:29
very nice series Hank.V

Carol Rollins		22-Jun-2009 14:27
All three are fantastic shots Hank! Beautiful clear with wonderful details! ~

Eric Martin		22-Jun-2009 12:35
Excellent series Hank! the last one is amazing...well done!

Fong Lam		22-Jun-2009 12:03
All the images are beautifully captured, Hank ~V~

Marjan Schavemaker		22-Jun-2009 10:45
Excellent captures, Hank! "Roerdomp" in Dutch. V

Guest		22-Jun-2009 10:25
Excellent shots and great find, V! Very hard bird to get a good shot of, nice!

Guest		22-Jun-2009 07:27
I remember taking my first bittern! Your shot is admirable.

January Grey		22-Jun-2009 05:16
Wow! They almost blend so well they look like reeds! An amazing series, Hank. V~

Tom Torbert		22-Jun-2009 02:51
I have looked for these many times in areas that seemed to be right for them, but never have been able to spot one.. You got some great shots.. I like the first the best, but they are all excellent.. V

lou_rozensteins		22-Jun-2009 02:44
All great shots, especially the last one. It seems to be like our frogmouth, which does it's hiding actions, even if the surrounds are quite unsuitable ...... well done.

Michel Jasmin		22-Jun-2009 02:18
Great series, well done Hank

Jim Coffman		22-Jun-2009 02:12
Great series,Hank!

Jean D		22-Jun-2009 01:30
Superb series, Hank! The final one is my fav.

Guest		22-Jun-2009 01:28
Terrific series with incredible detail throughout, Hank. I often hear them when visiting Petrie (sounds like a pump or mechanical device) but rarely see them. V.

an nguyen		22-Jun-2009 00:34
Love the second one..

an nguyen		22-Jun-2009 00:34
The three images are singing beautiful song...

Ted Busby		22-Jun-2009 00:22
Great series Hank; I'm glad you managed to find them.. -Voted-

Glenn Dean (Vatorman)		22-Jun-2009 00:18
Great shots. Really like the eyes on the top shot; makes you wonder where he is looking. BV!

Monique Trempe		21-Jun-2009 23:55
The first photo is funny because of the position of the bird. The last one is simply magnificent. V

jychamberland		21-Jun-2009 22:54
very nice series Hank. not easy to catch those birds.

Brad Claypole		21-Jun-2009 22:38
very cool series V

Nick Powell		21-Jun-2009 22:27
I've never been lucky enough to see one of these yet, great series Hank. V

Dominic Cantin		21-Jun-2009 21:56
Excellent series Hank ! I like the fact that the bittern think you can't see it ! Well seen ;) Dom :)

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