Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris, rare migrant)

Habitat - Wetlands, prefers fresh water reed beds and marshes

Shooting Info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, November 25, 2009, 5D2 + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 1600, 1/125 sec,
bean bag, manual exposure in available light, 45.7 meters distance