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Btittern from the front
Pappa Smurf

Btittern from the front (Botaurus stellaris)

Bittern from the front - this is the same bittern as I posted yesterday, only from the front. I was around the back of those reeds when I first spotted it and took yesterdays photo.
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Habitat
Wetlands with large reedbeds, especially RSPB reserves at Minsmere (Suffolk) and Leighton Moss (Lancashire).
Location
Westahay Somerset
Date taken
03.03.2016
Scientific name
Botaurus stellaris
Equipment used
Canon
ducbucln
I love this angle because it really shows how difficult it is to spot these birds in the reeds. Well done! That monster lens really works well.

Vicki
 
peterow
Great capture and well focused detail you have of this well spotted beaut Keith. Three great shots, well done.
 
Deerbird
You have great eyes to find this bird. The bird blends in well with the background colors Keith
 

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