Bittern
by mxds
Spotted yesterday at RSPB Minsmere, first one I've seen in the reed beds. Taken on the old faithfull Ds with SP Tamron 300 2.8 and 1.7 adapter, 800 iso
Uploaded17/01/2011 - 20:57
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Posted 17/01/2011 - 21:29
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Nice shot, you lucky lucky boy ,have never seen one let alone be able to capture one, slowly going green now, well done.
Regards John/Jumbo
Posted 17/01/2011 - 21:47
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Excellently spotted and captured.
Regards, Tom
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Posted 17/01/2011 - 22:16
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Thanks everyone, I must admit to feeling a little chuffed we have heard their call many times over the last few years at Minsmere but never seen one. This one waded about the reed beds for about an hour yesterday
Mick
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Posted 17/01/2011 - 23:15
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Wintering bitterns are very elusive. The reflection is great!
Posted 18/01/2011 - 06:46
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Nice sharp shot, Mick. I've never seen bittern before. Thank you for sharing this shot.
Posted 18/01/2011 - 07:14
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well caught
Posted 18/01/2011 - 11:02
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A rare capture of this elusive bird,well caught and shot
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