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The action was happening far out in the field, Harriers and Short Eared Owls, so we stood there shooting what action we could, suddenly some movement caught our eye right out in front of us, to all of our surprise it was an American Bittern. Not since my last trip to Florida have I had the chance to shoot a Bittern so close. Needless to say for the next few minutes it was all lens pointed toward the Bittern.

Dec 12, 2020 at 03:17 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · American Bittern

Great looking set Louie. Strange that they would be there this time of year

Morris

Dec 12, 2020 at 04:09 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · American Bittern

getting a bittern and that too in flight, amazing. just lovely

Dec 12, 2020 at 05:22 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · American Bittern

Wow! A very elusive bird, and you got some great images.

Dave

Dec 12, 2020 at 07:08 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · American Bittern

Amazing to even see one, let alone get great shots like these!
Bob

Dec 12, 2020 at 08:30 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · American Bittern

Great images, Louie! The second image is my top pick, although they are all great though.

Joshua

Dec 12, 2020 at 10:14 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · American Bittern

Great captures Louie. I have only seen one once when visiting Richmond, on the mainland.

Many winter in Washington state and British Columbia:

American Bitterns also winter on the temperate Pacific coast as far north as British Columbia and along the Atlantic coast north to Virginia, Delaware and occasionally New Jersey

Dec 12, 2020 at 10:37 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · American Bittern

Nice catch on these, Louie. I especially like the IF's.

Dec 13, 2020 at 07:23 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · American Bittern

morris wrote:
Great looking set Louie. Strange that they would be there this time of year

Morris
Thanks Morris, I think they're here all year long.
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kdacharya wrote:
getting a bittern and that too in flight, amazing. just lovely
Thanks, I was very surprised to have caught this guy out in the open, typically that doesn't happen.
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dclark wrote:
Wow! A very elusive bird, and you got some great images.

Dave

Thanks very much Dave and you are so right they are very elusive.
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Bobg657 wrote:
Amazing to even see one, let alone get great shots like these!
Bob

Dec 13, 2020 at 11:32 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · American Bittern

Wow, Louie. I'd say that this was better than what you were trying for. Amazing.
Rex

Dec 13, 2020 at 02:30 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · American Bittern

Excellent set of images, Louie! That's a bird I rarely see, which made viewing these even more enjoyable.

Dec 13, 2020 at 02:50 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · American Bittern

Fantastic set Louie! I was impressed seeing the first few but then I scrolled down to see your in flight shots of this very elusive bird. Just beautiful work!
Dave

Dec 13, 2020 at 04:01 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · American Bittern

Great shots Louie. I saw a Least Bittern for the first time this spring, but never the American.

Dave

Dec 13, 2020 at 05:53 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · American Bittern

AGeoJO wrote:
Great images, Louie! The second image is my top pick, although they are all great though.

Joshua
Thanks very much Joshua, it was a great morning for me.
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Imagemaster wrote:
Great captures Louie. I have only seen one once when visiting Richmond, on the mainland.

Many winter in Washington state and British Columbia:

Most appreciated Tony, thank very much.
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psharvic wrote:
Nice catch on these, Louie. I especially like the IF's.
Thank you.

Dec 13, 2020 at 09:43 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · American Bittern

Image 4 hands down, many thanks for sharing. Voted.

Dec 14, 2020 at 10:31 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · American Bittern

surgemaster wrote:
Wow, Louie. I'd say that this was better than what you were trying for. Amazing.
Rex
Thanks Rex, you are sure right about that.
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Fred Amico wrote:
Excellent set of images, Louie! That's a bird I rarely see, which made viewing these even more enjoyable.
Thanks Fred, we were all sure surprised to have spotted this guy.
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lighthound wrote:
Fantastic set Louie! I was impressed seeing the first few but then I scrolled down to see your in flight shots of this very elusive bird. Just beautiful work!
Dave
Most appreciated Dave, thank you.
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Dave_E wrote:
Great shots Louie. I saw a Least Bittern for the first time this spring, but never the American.

Dave
Thanks very much Dave.

Dec 14, 2020 at 12:52 PM