step by step . . .

Gallery: AvianPosted June 6, 201389 views3 comments

Slowly, step by step . . . an American Bittern makes his way through the grasses in search of prey. This was a 2012 shot I had not processed. I would rather be at the refuge taking photo's but need to let the grass pollen dissipate first.

Ridgefield Nat'l Wildlife Refuge, larger version available

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L
F/8 1/1500 ISO 1000
auto beanbag lens rest

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3 comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 6, 2013 at 3:25 PM

Remarkable shot, Craig. You and that Bittern have quite the relationship by now! I heard it last time but couldn't locate it. Love your intro-- pretty stealthy they are, too, except for the loud b-l-u-r-p sound of their call.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 6, 2013 at 9:34 PM

They move at a snail's pace, except when they fly. Nice work, catching so much of the bird in the open.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 6, 2013 at 11:16 PM

Excellent pose, Craig. I heard one while I was waiting for the Pileated to not show up yesterday, but it didn't show itself either. I really like the composition and the way the vegetation frames the Bittern in this one.

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