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American Bittern
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American Bittern

by Jay Miller

Gallery: AvianPosted October 28, 201083 views4 comments
I was standing by one of the channels at Cheyenne Bottoms, Ks. and was just about to leave not seeing much of anything. Then, a last glance there still in the reeds it was. The Bittern was still frozen in place when I left.
10-21-2010
Canon 7D 300mm f4 1.4 extender iso 400 f8

C&Q welcome.

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Scott Day on October 28, 2010 at 11:33 PM
They blend right in don't they. Looks like the reeds made focus tough.
Registered on August 5, 2008, 25 Posts, 173 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on October 29, 2010 at 12:46 AM
Amazing bit of cryptic coloration and behavior you captured. You did well to position yourself to show the eye and beak unobstructed.
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Lotito on October 29, 2010 at 4:16 AM
Position a for the bittern! Talk about camera shy. Great capture! :toast:
Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 30, 2010 at 4:23 PM
Jay,

I like how this photo shows how well this species can blend into their habitat. I think you could selectively sharpen the bittern a touch more.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments