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p.1 #1 · A-BIF Literally

I've been told not many people will ever witness one of these guys in flight.
So I attempted to fill my card when this guy came flying past me on Easter Sunday morning.

We've been treated this spring with 3 of these guys hanging around our local preserve and as such, a few have captured them doing a brief fly-by from time to time.

Canon EOS R5
EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +2x III

American Bittern doing his thing

American Bittern in flight 1

American Bittern in flight 4

American Bittern in flight 5

American Bittern in flight 3

American Bittern in flight 2

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Apr 30, 2022 at 08:41 AM

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p.1 #2 · A-BIF Literally

amazing.

Apr 30, 2022 at 08:42 AM

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p.1 #3 · A-BIF Literally

Very impressive bittern-IF sequence - you certainly did well there, Dave!

Joshua

Apr 30, 2022 at 09:22 AM

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p.1 #4 · A-BIF Literally

ehhhh, I like the ground shot better

Kinda like the Holy Grail Dave, simply stunning IF captures, gorgeous light color and BG's!
Man you had 'the day' of days out! Congrats on taking full advantage of what you were offered

Karl

Apr 30, 2022 at 09:38 AM

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p.1 #5 · A-BIF Literally

Great shots. I have a hard enough time catching the critters sitting. They are elusive.

John D

Apr 30, 2022 at 10:37 AM

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p.1 #6 · A-BIF Literally

These are great! In our local marsh, for whatever reason, you are more likely to hear them or see them flying by than to see them posing

Apr 30, 2022 at 12:14 PM

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p.1 #7 · A-BIF Literally

Excellent set !!! Very well done.

Birdie

Apr 30, 2022 at 12:21 PM

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p.1 #8 · A-BIF Literally

Congrats on capturing this!

Bob

Apr 30, 2022 at 01:02 PM

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p.1 #9 · A-BIF Literally

what a nice catch it is, Dave. Such a rare catch. lovely shots. voted for the rarity and insight to the flight of these elusive birds

Apr 30, 2022 at 01:05 PM

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p.1 #10 · A-BIF Literally

Damn!!!

Apr 30, 2022 at 02:12 PM

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p.1 #11 · A-BIF Literally

Nice sequence and very nice lighting on these.

May 01, 2022 at 12:25 AM

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p.1 #12 · A-BIF Literally

Two and three are my picks Dave and they are lovely. I guess you have proven it's not a flightless bird

Morris

May 01, 2022 at 07:01 AM

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p.1 #13 · A-BIF Literally

Congratulations on capturing this elusive guy in flight!!

May 01, 2022 at 08:48 AM

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p.1 #14 · A-BIF Literally

Thanks all. I appreciate the kind words and glad you enjoyed the set.

Dave

May 02, 2022 at 01:29 PM

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p.1 #15 · A-BIF Literally

Just sick! Easily got my vote and I hardly ever vote

May 02, 2022 at 01:36 PM

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p.1 #16 · A-BIF Literally

aboutthelight wrote:
Just sick! Easily got my vote and I hardly ever vote

My images make my wife sick too, so I'm use to it.
Oh wait, you mean sick as in a good way. In that case thanks!

Dave

May 03, 2022 at 10:10 AM

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p.1 #17 · A-BIF Literally

Perfectly done, a very good BIF sequence !
Gerard

May 03, 2022 at 01:28 PM

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p.1 #18 · A-BIF Literally

Simply outstanding - were you using AF or a MF or a combo to get these? I have had limited success with 500 + 2x AF with BIF of R5. 100�500 seems better.

May 03, 2022 at 02:13 PM

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p.1 #19 · A-BIF Literally

Dave these shots are amazing. I saw my first ever American Bittern a couple of weeks ago, but no flight shots . Well done.

Dave

May 03, 2022 at 06:22 PM

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p.1 #20 · A-BIF Literally

Super Dave! It's difficult to spot these birds and like many I've never seen one fly.

May 03, 2022 at 06:28 PM

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