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A Bittern Sweet Morning...

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Nice Louie. Great job isolating the bittern.👍

Oct 11, 2023 at 07:15 PM

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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

n.v.m. wrote:
nice. a bird on my list to photograph,if i ever see one.

well done!
Thanks a lot and this is only the second time seeing one for me.
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Erictator wrote:
Extremely COOL set Louie, and I love the last one, and it looks like he's got a rope fish of some variety.

So, you not only got a cool shot of a cool bird but a cool fish too, hence the extreme coolness of the set. Coolness squared?
If I say cool again, I might break the forum record for most use of the word cool in a single post...how cool would that be?

Heh.

Eric
Hey Eric many thanks, it was a cool few moment for me for sure.
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morris wrote:
Great work Louie and you got a treat having it in the open like this. The 4th is my pick

Morris
Thanks very much Morris.

Oct 12, 2023 at 09:00 AM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

Congrats on the find, Louie. And on making the most of it. Well done.

Oct 12, 2023 at 09:00 AM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

soupy wrote:
American bitterns can hide in plain sight and are very difficult to find unless they move. You did an outstanding job getting these wonderful shots. Your patience paid off.

Sue
Thank you very much Sue, I was quite surprised to have spotted this guy, let alone get a few shots.
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Bobg657 wrote:
Wow Louie, some great images of a really elusive bird!

Bob

Thanks Bob, you said it elusive indeed.

Oct 12, 2023 at 07:14 PM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

Lucky you. You did the work, then it happened. Cool images. You should be pleased.
Rex

Oct 12, 2023 at 08:55 PM

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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

the last one is amazing, Louie

Oct 12, 2023 at 11:42 PM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

gmccroskery wrote:
Great shots, Louie! That's a beautiful specimen of a Bittern. I really like #'s 2 & 4.

Greg
Thanks very much Greg.
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George Welch wrote:
Outstanding photos, Louie.

Nice that you were able to photograph it clear of cover.

Cheers,

George
Thanks George, yes most of the time they are back in the weeds.
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dbostock wrote:
One of my favorite birds, and you got some excellent images, Louie. Congrats!
Thanks very much.

Oct 13, 2023 at 12:07 PM

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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

Ted ellis wrote:
Nice Louie. Great job isolating the bittern.👍

Thanks Ted, he sure was tucked back in the weeds.

Oct 13, 2023 at 05:32 PM

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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

I understand the challenges of capturing images of this bird out in the open. Super work. And with a successful feeding attempt too!
I've seen dozens of them and never one with full body in view.
Enjoyed.
Bruce

Oct 13, 2023 at 05:44 PM

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p.2 #10 · p.2 #10 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

DivineFocus wrote:
Congrats on the find, Louie. And on making the most of it. Well done.
Appreciate your kind words, thanks.
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surgemaster wrote:
Lucky you. You did the work, then it happened. Cool images. You should be pleased.
Rex

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kdacharya wrote:
the last one is amazing, Louie
Thanks very much Rex, I appreciate it.

Oct 13, 2023 at 07:10 PM

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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

Thanks very much.

kdacharya wrote:
the last one is amazing, Louie

Oct 13, 2023 at 08:54 PM

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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

Thanks , a challenge indeed appreciate your kind words .
bcd80 wrote:
I understand the challenges of capturing images of this bird out in the open. Super work. And with a successful feeding attempt too!
I've seen dozens of them and never one with full body in view.
Enjoyed.
Bruce

Oct 13, 2023 at 08:55 PM

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p.2 #13 · p.2 #13 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

Fantastic images, Louie! I hardly ever see these guys, even though I hear them occasionally. What a treat!
Keith W.

Oct 13, 2023 at 11:14 PM

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p.2 #14 · p.2 #14 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

Great set, Louie.

Gord

Oct 14, 2023 at 03:54 PM

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kwilliam8 wrote:
Fantastic images, Louie! I hardly ever see these guys, even though I hear them occasionally. What a treat!
Keith W.
Hi Keith, it's been a while since I've seen you here, thanks very much for commenting.
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gcooke0522 wrote:
Great set, Louie.

Gord
Many thanks Gord.

Oct 15, 2023 at 10:39 AM

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p.2 #16 · p.2 #16 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

The bitterns like hiding, nice work with the captures Louie

Oct 16, 2023 at 04:42 PM

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p.2 #17 · p.2 #17 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

Nice captures!

Oct 16, 2023 at 09:27 PM

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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

Killer photos of a hard bird to find. Nicely done.

Oct 17, 2023 at 09:15 AM

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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

Congrats Louie. Well deserved.

Oct 20, 2023 at 08:50 PM

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p.2 #20 · p.2 #20 · A Bittern Sweet Morning...

Ted ellis wrote:
Congrats Louie. Well deserved.

Thank you Ted, your posting for this week was very deserving as well.

Oct 20, 2023 at 10:19 PM

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