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Bittern Swimming
mali

Bittern Swimming (Botaurus stellaris)

Habitat
Reedbeds
Location
RSPB Lakenheath, Suffolk
Date taken
19 November 2015
Scientific name
Botaurus stellaris
Equipment used
Nikon D7100 & Sigma 500mm prime lens
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Opus Editor
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I so seldom see these guys actually swimming. This is a great capture Cuz and you captured it beautifully.
 
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Remarkable Mali! This is a first for me. I have never seen any thing like this before. TFS!!!!!!!
 
Such a clear and well focused behavioural shot, mali.
 
A spectacular catch Mali. I've never seen a bittern actually this far into the water. Well done!

Vicki
 
Beautiful LTT, beautiful goldfinch but, as I have never seen a bittern swimming like this, I have to give this top slot today. Cracking capture mate.
 
Ain't that something Mali. Great capture of it's behavior buddy. Belter!!!
 

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