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Bittern
during a short sunny spell was lucky enough to catch this Bittern flying in front of the Bittern Hide at Minsmere RSPB reserve.
Habitat
Reed bed & coastal dunes
Location
RSPB Minsmere
Date taken
010908
Scientific name
Botaurus stellaris
Equipment used
D300 + 500/4 + 1.4
Its great to get a flight shot of one of the rarest birds in Britain! Minsmere's superb for Bitterns. I've never seen them anywhere else.
 

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Britain & Europe
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Duke Leto
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