Bittern (Botaurus stellaris)

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  Kits

• Feb 10, 2024

A brilliant portrait with wonderful detail, Benji.

 

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  max1

• Feb 10, 2024

stunning markings on this bittern: great capture

 

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  Donald Talbott

• Feb 10, 2024

Superb capture of this shy Bittern Ben, congratulations. Tfs.

 

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  Bewick

• Feb 10, 2024

Awesome, how long did it take for the bird to show?

 

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  mali

• Feb 10, 2024

Thats a cracker Ben!!! Lucky you.

 

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  bievreJJ

• Feb 10, 2024

wow!! fabulous photo, Benji, congratulations, many tfs!!

 

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  Birdy1

• Feb 10, 2024

Bewick said:

Awesome, how long did it take for the bird to show?

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When I arrived it was sat fairly hidden in the reeds. I got impatient after about 20-30 mins and walked further up the lake to see a smew which was also there. I then went back and after about 30 mins it finally popped out into the open.

 

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  Bewick

• Feb 10, 2024

BenjiS said:

When I arrived it was sat fairly hidden in the reeds. I got impatient after about 20-30 mins and walked further up the lake to see a smew which was also there. I then went back and after about 30 mins it finally popped out into the open.

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Yes, usually does that. Glad it eventually showed and great photo. Did the smew show well? I went a few weeks back, showed fantastically.

 

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  Macswede

• Feb 10, 2024

Fantastic work, Benji! Your patience paid off. I see Bitterns most years and hear them often but have never succeeded in taking pictures that are anywhere near this class. I think I lack you patience.

 

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  Sue and Simon Wakely

• Feb 10, 2024

Fabulous Detailed Capture Wonderful To See BenjiS, Lovely Work Well Done Tfs!!!!!!!!!!
All The Best
Sue & Simon,