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This guy walked right past me. American Bittern, Hackberry Flats WMA, OK





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Oct 23, 2016 at 09:08 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Bittern close encounter


Two is a stunner Dave and the close work great and so unusual as they are usualy at the edge of the grass or hiding in it.

Morris



Oct 23, 2016 at 09:36 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Bittern close encounter


Wonderful images - I also like the second one the best.

Joshua



Oct 23, 2016 at 10:42 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Bittern close encounter


That is remarkable!! They are usually so elusive and if you do get to see one, it not too close. Love that first one.

Sue



Oct 23, 2016 at 12:42 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Bittern close encounter


Lucky you. I hear them but never see them. Not patient enough I guess.

These are beautiful Dave.

Alan



Oct 23, 2016 at 12:47 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Bittern close encounter


Great find and very well done photos.


Oct 23, 2016 at 03:38 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Bittern close encounter


Great shots. Amazing find and photos.


Oct 23, 2016 at 03:42 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Bittern close encounter


Lovely shots! I have yet to see one in the wild as well, although I hear them all the time.


Oct 23, 2016 at 04:12 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Bittern close encounter


very nice closeups Dave


Oct 23, 2016 at 05:44 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Bittern close encounter


These have serious high image image quality, great work.



Oct 23, 2016 at 06:19 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Bittern close encounter


Great Image Quality

Paul



Oct 23, 2016 at 07:20 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Bittern close encounter


#2 really shows how they mimic their environment with head held high like the grasses, awesome shot!

Love the captures, the colors and the natural surroundings, what an amazing encounter and you made good of it top notch

Karl



Oct 23, 2016 at 07:22 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Bittern close encounter


Fantastic set Dave ! Love 2 and the last .

Birdie



Oct 23, 2016 at 07:59 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Bittern close encounter


Second is my favorite but I am amazed at the close up portraiture you were able to obtain.
How far away where you?
Scott



Oct 23, 2016 at 08:38 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Bittern close encounter


Thanks all for the comments.

sbeme: He walked right by my truck window at one point, too close for a picture. Maybe 10 feet.



Oct 24, 2016 at 06:33 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Bittern close encounter


to get a bittern this close is awesome. lovely find and great pics.


Oct 24, 2016 at 11:39 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Bittern close encounter


Enjoyed them all Dave with an edge to #2 as the favorite.

~Greg



Oct 25, 2016 at 12:38 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Bittern close encounter


Really nice portraits, Dave! The first is great testimony to why they are so hard to see in the field; they sure blend into the grasses, don't they? I like your tight head shots too!

Well done; thanks for posting.

--Kim



Oct 25, 2016 at 04:33 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Bittern close encounter


Lovely detailed captures of a very hard to find secretive bird. TFS

-Faizan



Oct 25, 2016 at 05:23 AM





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