Bittern with Lunch

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Posted by David Bostock on January 10, 2010 at 8:31 PM

Canon 7D, 300 f/2.8 + 1.4 TC, 1/200 Sec @ f 4.5, ISO 160...

Unlike Ryan's very cool experience, with this one, the Bittern actually got to gulp it down...

Posted by Ryan DesJardins on January 10, 2010 at 11:05 PM

I love this angle and shot quite a bit more than mine. Very nice. I'm glad he didn't go hungry all day.

Posted by Erik Lundh on January 10, 2010 at 11:47 PM

Nice catch David (and for the bird also). He looks like a mean one. there have been some nice avian images posted her lately.

Posted by Craig Strand on January 11, 2010 at 8:32 AM

I love your capture David, although the vole isn't looking too pleased with the situation. Seriously, love the pose, nice detail and habitat to be treasured here in this rare shot, congratulations!

Posted by John Williams on January 11, 2010 at 9:11 AM

That's outstanding David; what a moment. I've seen many heron and egret capture prey, but have never had the opportunity to witness a bittern do so. That's a real keeper.

Posted by Austin Booth on January 15, 2010 at 8:41 PM

Great shot. Talk about right place at the right time.

Posted by Mark Green on February 26, 2010 at 11:57 AM

where did you go to take this pic, its amazing.

Cheers
Mark.G

Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 26, 2010 at 2:27 PM

Excellent! These guys are so elusive, I can hardly ever FIND them, let alone get a shot like this!
Sandy r

Posted by David Bostock on February 26, 2010 at 4:25 PM

Thanks Sandy, nice to see you in the PNWNP space once in a while, you're always welcome here.

Mark, this was taken at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge just north of Vancouver, Washington...