Posted by Alan Bryant on December 23, 2011 at 10:39 AM
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Its rare enough to see a Bittern, how about seeing one that puts on a display
This chap came out of the reeds, had a bit of a look round then gave me a display.By standing right up and puffing out all its feathers.It was cool to watch
Thanks for looking and for your comments
Posted by Barry Southon on December 23, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Alan
What a great display well captured and so rare. Right place Right time. Santa's already delivered,.
Posted by David Sewell on December 23, 2011 at 11:48 AM
It looks as though he likes to boogie. Great display, and a great capture.
Posted by keith mitchell on December 23, 2011 at 2:04 PM
Alan you have caught this beautifully.
Keith.
Posted by Matt Cole on December 23, 2011 at 2:43 PM
that must have been quite a sight, nicely captured.
Matt
Posted by Nick Mckeown on December 24, 2011 at 5:46 AM
I have never seen one do this so to capture it is amazing! Superb image......very jealous You must have a Bittern magnet!
All the best for Xmas and the new year...have a good one Alan.
Nick.
Posted by Graham Goddard on December 28, 2011 at 4:55 AM
Lovely behaviour shot Alan - would have preferred a little more space, but then sods law dictates that the camera wasn't in the right position when needed !
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6 replies500f4 + 1.4TC
ISO 1000
1/800 @ f/5.6
Cropped from landscape to portrait
Larger version added
Its rare enough to see a Bittern, how about seeing one that puts on a display
This chap came out of the reeds, had a bit of a look round then gave me a display.By standing right up and puffing out all its feathers.It was cool to watch
Thanks for looking and for your comments
What a great display well captured and so rare. Right place Right time. Santa's already delivered,.
Matt
All the best for Xmas and the new year...have a good one Alan.
Nick.
Happy New Year All